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ileum
[il-ee-uhm]
noun
plural
ileaAnatomy.the third and lowest division of the small intestine, extending from the jejunum to the cecum.
Zoology.the anterior portion of the hindgut of an insect or other arthropod.
ileum
/ ˈɪɪə /
noun
the part of the small intestine between the jejunum and the caecum
the corresponding part in insects
ileum
plural
ileaThe lower part of the small intestine, connecting the jejunum to the cecum of the large intestine.
Other 51Թ Forms
- ileal adjective
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of ileum1
Example Sentences
In particular, the investigative team analyzed colon, ileum, stool, and blood samples from people living with chronic HIV infection and well-matched controls.
Although it can affect the G.I. tract anywhere, it is most frequently found in the terminal ileum.
Exploratory surgery identified the volvulus of ileum, a rare but serious cause of small bowel obstruction.
Exploratory surgery identified the volvulus of ileum, a rare but serious cause of small bowel obstruction.
Culture independent analysis of ileal mucosa reveals a selective increase in invasive Escherichia coli of novel phylogeny relative to depletion of Clostridiales in Crohn’s disease involving the ileum.
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