Biochemistry.
- isoleucine.
- variant of ileo- before a vowel: ileac.
- a suffix of adjectives expressing capability, susceptibility, liability, aptitude, etc.: agile; docile; ductile; fragile; prehensile; volatile.
suffix forming adjectives, suffix forming nouns
- indicating capability, liability, or a relationship with somethingagile; fragile; juvenile
suffix denoting ability, capacity, from French -il or directly from Latin -ilis.
abbr.
- isoleucine