ileo-

See also: ileo and íleo

English

Alternative forms
  • ile- (before a vowel)

Etymology

From international scientific vocabulary, reflecting a New Latin combining form, from ileum.

Prefix

ileo-

  1. Of or relating to the ileum, the distal portion of the small intestine.

Usage notes

Do not confuse ileo- ("ileum [of gut]") with ilio- ("ilium [of pelvis]").

Coordinate terms

Derived terms
English terms prefixed with ileo-

Anagrams

Spanish

Prefix

ileo-

  1. (anatomy) ileo-
    Synonym: ilio-

Derived terms
Spanish terms prefixed with ileo-
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