Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

ileocolic

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: ileo-col-ic
IPA

13

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

3

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Relating to the ileum and colon

Example Sentences

"The ileocolic artery is the lowest branch arising from the concavity of the superior mesenteric artery."

Etymology

From ileo- + colic.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: ileo

Frequently Paired Words

ileocecocolonic

Questions

What does ileocolic mean?: Relating to the ileum and colon
Where does ileocolic come from?: From ileo- + colic.

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