Bilio

/ˈbɪl.i.oʊ/ prefix

Definition

A combining form or prefix meaning 'relating to bile' used in medical and scientific terminology.

Etymology

From Latin 'bilis' (bile), used as the combining form prefix in medical terminology to create compound words related to bile and biliary function.

Kelly Says

Medical terminology is built like LEGO blocks—'bilio' is one of those blocks that combines with other parts to make words like 'biliopancreatic' or 'biliousteric'!

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