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-philic

adjective combining form

Definition of -PHILIC

:  having an affinity for :  loving <acidophilic>
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Origin of -PHILIC

Greek -philos -philous
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-philic

adjective combining form -phil·ic \ˈfil-ik\

Medical Definition of -PHILIC

:  having an affinity for :  loving <acidophilic>

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