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ileum

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il·e·um  (l-m)
n. pl. il·e·a (--)
The terminal portion of the small intestine extending from the jejunum to the cecum.
[Late Latin leum, groin, flank, variant of Latin lia.]
ile·al adj.
ileum [ˈɪlɪəm]
n
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Anatomy) the part of the small intestine between the jejunum and the caecum
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) the corresponding part in insects
[New Latin, from Latin īlium, īleum flank, groin, of obscure origin]
ileum  (l-m)
Plural ilea
The lower part of the small intestine, connecting the jejunum to the cecum of the large intestine.
ileal adjective
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.ileumileum - the part of the small intestine between the jejunum and the cecum
small intestine - the longest part of the alimentary canal; where digestion is completed
Translations
ileum [ˈɪlɪəm] N (Anat) → íleon m
ileum [ˈɪlɪəm] n → ileo (intestino)
ileum [ˈɪlɪəm] n → ileo (intestino)


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