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-
- 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
- duodeno-
- gastro-
- jejuno-
Derived terms
English terms prefixed with ileo-
Anagrams
- Eloi, Loei
Spanish
Prefix
ileo-
- (anatomy) ileo-
- Synonym: ilio-
Derived terms
Spanish terms prefixed with ileo-