English Explanatory Dictionary

ileum

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The last, and usually the longest, division of the small intestine; the part between the jejunum and large intestine.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

ileum ilea

Etymology

Via Medieval Latin from Latin ilia.

Derived words

ileal ileitis ileography ileostomy ileotomy ileus
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