ileum

(il′ē əm)

noun pl. ilea

the lowest part of the small intestine, opening into the large intestine

Origin: ModL < L, flank, groin (var. of ilium, ile): form prob. infl. by ileus (see ileus) < ?

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noun pl. il·e·a (-ē-ə)

The terminal portion of the small intestine extending from the jejunum to the cecum.

Origin:

Origin: Late Latin īleum, groin, flank

Origin: , variant of Latin īlia

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