-philous

adjective combining form

Definition of -PHILOUS

: loving : having an affinity for <hygrophilous>

Greek -philos, from philos dear, friendly

Medical Dictionary

adjective combining form -ph·i·lous \f-(ə-)ləs\

: loving : having an affinity for <erythrophilous>

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