ileum in Greek
ileum in Greek is ειλεός — ileum means the last and usually longest section of the small intestine, between the jejunum and the large intestine.
ileum in Greek
ειλεός
Pronounced: eileos
(anatomy) The last, and usually the longest, division of the small intestine; the part between the jejunum and large intestine.
What does "ileum" mean?
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noun The last and usually longest section of the small intestine, between the jejunum and the large intestine.
"The surgeon removed a diseased section of the ileum."
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ileum in a sentence
- The surgeon removed a diseased section of the ileum.
- Most of the vitamin B12 from food is absorbed in the ileum.
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What is "ileum" in Greek?
"ileum" in Greek is ειλεός. ileum means: The last and usually longest section of the small intestine, between the jejunum and the large intestine.
How do you pronounce ειλεός?
"ileum" in Greek is ειλεός, pronounced "eileos".
How do you use "ileum" in a sentence?
Example: "The surgeon removed a diseased section of the ileum." In Greek, "ileum" is ειλεός.
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