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ileum in Irish

ileum in Irish is caolán beag, iléam — ileum means the last and usually longest section of the small intestine, between the jejunum and the large intestine.

ileum in Irish

caolán beag
noun
(anatomy) The last, and usually the longest, division of the small intestine; the part between the jejunum and large intestine.
iléam
noun
(anatomy) The last, and usually the longest, division of the small intestine; the part between the jejunum and large intestine.

What does "ileum" mean?

  1. 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 Irish?
"ileum" in Irish is caolán beag, iléam. ileum means: The last and usually longest section of the small intestine, between the jejunum and the large intestine.
How do you use "ileum" in a sentence?
Example: "The surgeon removed a diseased section of the ileum." In Irish, "ileum" is caolán beag, iléam.
Are there other ways to say "ileum" in Irish?
Yes — Irish has 2 translations listed for "ileum": caolán beag, iléam.
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