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ileo-

  1. a combining form representing ileum in compound words:

    ileostomy.



ileo-

combining_form

  1. indicating the ileum

    ileostomy



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Word History and Origins

Origin of ileo-1

From New Latin

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Example Sentences

If any form of diarrhea is neglected, it may result in the development of ileo-colitis with all its risks and uncertainty.

There were hundreds of worms present in the vicinity of the ileo-colic valve.

The most common variety of intussusception is the ileo-ccal.

They thus correspond physiologically to the ileo-colic ccum.

The ileo-ccal junction is situated in the right iliac fossa.

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