Definition of Ileum. Meaning of Ileum. Synonyms of Ileum

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Definition of Ileum

ileum
Ilium Il"i*um, n. [See Ileum.] (Anat.) The dorsal one of the three principal bones comprising either lateral half of the pelvis; the dorsal or upper part of the hip bone. See Innominate bone, under Innominate. [Written also ilion, and ileum.]
Ileum
Ileum 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.

Meaning of Ileum from wikipedia

- The ileum (/ˈɪliəm/) is the final section of the small intestine in most higher vertebrates, including mammals, reptiles, and birds. In fish, the divisions...
- enzymes in the duodenum. The jejunum lies between the duodenum and the ileum and is considered to start at the suspensory muscle of the duodenum, a location...
- It receives chyme from the ileum, and connects to the ascending colon of the large intestine. It is separated from the ileum by the ileocecal valve (ICV)...
- small intestine has three distinct regions – the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum. The duodenum, the shortest, is where preparation for absorption through...
- Ileum (stylized as iLEUM) was a Dutch grunge rock band. In January 2010, iLEUM announced on their website that they would disband. The name of the band...
- Look up Ilium, ilium, or ileum in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Ilium or Ileum may refer to: Ilion (Asia Minor), former name of Troy Ilium (Epirus)...
- Its critical function is to limit the reflux of colonic contents into the ileum. Approximately two liters of fluid enters the colon daily through the ileocecal...
- opening) constructed by bringing the end or loop of small intestine (the ileum) out onto the surface of the skin, or the surgical procedure which creates...
- that are formed in Meckel's diverticulum can: Extrude into the terminal ileum, leading to obstruction Induce local inflammation and intussusception. The...
- the small intestine (ileum) and the large intestine, which functions to limit the reflux of colonic contents back into the ileum. The sphincter of Oddi...