ileac

¹

[ il-ee-ak ]

adjective

1. of or relating to the ileum.

ileac

²

[ il-ee-ak ]

adjective

1. of or relating to ileus.

ileac

/ ˈɪlɪˌæk; ˈɪlɪəl /

adjective

1. anatomy of or relating to the ileum
2. pathol of or relating to ileus

Word History and Origins

Origin of ileac¹

ile- + -ac, on model of iliac

Origin of ileac²

1815–25; ile(us) + -ac, on model of iliac

Example Sentences

Ileac, or Iliac passion, a severe colic with vomiting, &c.

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