ileum

/il-ee-uhm/US // ˈɪl i əm //UK // (ˈɪlɪəm) //

回肠,回肠镜,回肠癌,回膜

Definitions

n.名词 noun

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plural il·e·a [il-ee-uh]. /ˈɪl i ə/.
- : Anatomy. the third and lowest division of the small intestine, extending from the jejunum to the cecum.
- : Zoology. the anterior portion of the hindgut of an insect or other arthropod.

as insmall intestine

Synonyms

The solitary glands are frequently enlarged and ulcerated, like those of the ileum.
In two instances he found a layer of diphtheritic deposit over the mucous membrane of the lower part of the ileum.
This arrangement prevents the passing of substances from the colon into the ileum.
The ileum terminates near the right haunch-bone, by a valvular opening into the colon at an obtuse angle.
The term ileum is from the Greek, signifying “to twist,” since it always appears in a contorted condition.