5 letter word starting with il

Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words
ileac adjective Pertaining to the ileum., See Iliac, 1.
ileum noun The last, and usually the longest, division of the small intestine; the part between the jejunum and large intestine., See Ilium.
ileus noun A morbid condition due to intestinal obstruction. It is characterized by complete constipation, with griping pains in the abdomen, which is greatly distended, and in the later stages by vomiting of fecal matter. Called also ileac, / iliac, passion.
iliac adjective Pertaining to ancient Ilium, or Troy., Pertaining to, or in the region of, the ilium, or dorsal bone of the pelvis; as, the iliac artery., See Ileac, 1.
ilial adjective Pertaining to the ilium; iliac.
ilio- A combining form used in anatomy to denote connection with, or relation to, the ilium; as, ilio-femoral, ilio-lumbar, ilio-psoas, etc.
ilium noun The dorsal one of the three principal bones comprising either lateral half of the pelvis; the dorsal or upper part of the hip bone. See Innominate bone, under Innominate.
ilkon pronoun Alt. of Ilkoon