Definitions for "Ileum"
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The last, and usually the longest, division of the small intestine; the part between the jejunum and large intestine.
lower portion of the small intestine joining at the lower end with the colon.
the lower three fifths of the small intestine from the jejunum to the ileocecal valve.
eilein = to twist; distal part of small intestine (1618).
The lower portion of the small intestine.
The terminal section of the small intestine.
the final 12 feet of the small intestine.
Third part of small intestine lying between the jejunum and large intestine. ( More? Gastrointestinal Tract Notes)
lower third of the small intestine that joins the colon.
Greek eilein = twisted. adjective - ileal.
The last 2.5 m of the small intestine.
the terminal portion of the small intestine
(IHL-ee-uhm) The distal segment of the small intestine.
primary site in the small bowel for vitamin and bile salt absorption.
the part of the small intestine between the jejunum and the cecum
(G. twisted). The twisted small intestine.
The last part of the small intestine, it connects the jejunum with the large intestine.
The lowest of the 3 sections of the small intestine.
Il-ee-um The last section of the small intestine. 761
Where the small bowel joins the colon (large bowel)
portion of the small intestine adjacent to the large intestine (colon)
The final segment of the small intestine.
The part of the intestine lying between the duodenum and the colon, where digestion is completed by enzymes that break down carbohydrates, fates, and proteins. Absorption of food also occurs here.
The major part of the small intestine (see small intestine).
the last part of the small intestine before the large intestine begins.
The small bowel; joins the colon (large bowel). Major functions are digestion and absorption of nutrients, and absorption of electrolytes.
The lowest section of the small intestine, which attaches to the large intestine.
the lowest third of the small intestine, which connects to the colon (large intestine).
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The third and last section of the small intestine. PICTURE
The lowest part or end of the small intestine.
Ten feet of small intestine; the part responsible for digestion
The lower third of the small intestine, adjoining the colon.
The lowest part of the small intestine , located beyond the duodenum and jejunum , just before the large intestine (the colon ). Pronounced "il-eum" in the US and "eye-leum" in the UK. See the entire definition of Ileum
The lowest section of the small intestine. It is involved in absorbing digested food into the body.
The last part of the small intestine, 12-15 feet long.
Ten feet of small intestine, responsible for absorption
The very end of the small intestine.
the last portion of the small intestine that connects to the large intestine.
lower half of the small intestine which ends at the beginning of the large intestine in lower right part of abdomen; the small bowel.
The ileum is that portion of the small intestine lying between the jejunum and the large intestine. It is the final 3/5 of the small intestine lying chiefly below the umbilicus (navel) and to the right side of the pelvic region. Peyer's patches are larger and more numerous in the ileum than in the rest of the small intestine.
The section of the small intestine between the jejunum and the beginning of the large intestine (see Digestive Health).
lower end of the small intestine.
The lower part of the small intestine.
In anatomy of the digestive system, the ileum is the final section of the small intestine. It is about 2-4 m long in humans, follows the duodenum and jejunum, and is separated from the cecum by the ileocecal valve (ICV). The p H in the ileum is usually between 7 and 8 (neutral or slightly alkaline).
See Ilium.