Ileum
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ileum is a noun meaning (anatomy) The last, and usually the longest, division of the small intestine; the part between the jejunum and large intestine.
Meaning
(anatomy) The last, and usually the longest, division of the small intestine; the part between the jejunum and large intestine.
Word Forms
- ilea
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include jejunum, jejeunum, colon, intestine, midgut, midjejunum.
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