ileo-

ileo-

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


Origin:
< Neo-Latin
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Ileo- is always a great word to know.
So is doohickey. Does it mean:
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
a gadget; dingus; thingumbob.
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World English Dictionary
ileo- or (before a vowel) ile-
 
combining form
indicating the ileum: ileostomy
 
ile- or (before a vowel) ile-
 
combining form

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Medical Dictionary

ileo- pref.
Ileum: ileotomy.

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