ILEUM

Ileum

The ileum is the final section of the small intestine in most higher vertebrates, including mammals, reptiles, and birds. In fish, the divisions of the small intestine are not as clear and the terms posterior intestine or distal intestine may be used instead of ileum.

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ileum

Noun

  1. The last, and usually the longest, division of the small intestine; the part between the jejunum and large intestine.


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