ileo-

American  

1. a combining form representing ileum in compound words.

   ileostomy.

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ileo- British  

combining form

1. indicating the ileum

   ileostomy

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Usage

What does ileo- mean? Ileo- is a combining form used like a prefix representing the word ileum, the third and lowest division of the small intestine. It is often used in medical terms, especially in anatomy and pathology. Ileo- ultimately comes from the Latin īlia, meaning “side of the body between hips and groin; guts.”What are variants of ileo-?When combined with words or word elements that begin with a vowel, ileo- becomes ile-, as in ileectomy.

Etymology

Origin of ileo-

From New Latin