teil

[ teel ]

noun

1. Archaic. the European linden, Tilia europaea.

Word History and Origins

Origin of teil¹

1350–1400; < Middle French ( Old French til ); replacing Middle English tilia < Latin tilia linden

Example Sentences

There can be “a huge liability issue” if a pregnant study volunteer has a baby with a birth defect, for example, says Marie Teil, a clinical trialist with experience in research ethics.

From Science Magazine

Teil questions whether experimental treatments, whose effectiveness is by definition unproven, should be offered in pregnancy given unknown risks to the fetus.

From Science Magazine

But, Teil says, other avenues are available for learning.

From Science Magazine

Now high on Teil’s todo list is keeping track of those who become pregnant during any UCB drug trial, though she says she does not expect the company would continue them on experimental medications.

From Science Magazine

Iñárritu’s only stipulation to casting director Manuel Teil was that all had to have theatrical training.

From Los Angeles Times