About The Word Ileum
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Ileum
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What's The Definition Of Ileum?
[n] the part of the small intestine between the jejunum and the cecum
Synonyms | Synonyms for Ileum: Related Terms | Find terms related to Ileum: See Also | small intestine Ileum In Webster's Dictionary \Il"e*um\, n. [L. ile, ileum, ilium, pl. ilia, groin,
flank.]
1. (Anat.) The last, and usually the longest, division of the
small intestine; the part between the jejunum and large
intestine. [Written also {ileon}, and {ilium}.]
2. (Anat.) See {Ilium}. [R.]
Note: Most modern writers restrict ileum to the division of
the intestine and ilium to the pelvic bone.
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