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-ile

a suffix of adjectives expressing capability, susceptibility, liability, aptitude, etc.: agile; docile; ductile; fragile; prehensile; volatile.
Also, -il.


Origin:
< L -ilis, -īlis

Ile

Biochemistry.
isoleucine.

ileo-

a combining form representing ileum in compound words: ileostomy.
Also, especially before a vowel, ile-.


Origin:
< NL
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Main Entry: Ile
Function: abbreviation
isoleucine; isoleucyl
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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Ile abbr.
isoleucine

ileo- pref.
Ileum: ileotomy.

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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