Ileum: meaning, definitions and examples

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ileum

 

[ หˆษชliษ™m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

anatomy physiology

The ileum is the third and final part of the small intestine, following the jejunum and preceding the cecum. It is responsible for the absorption of nutrients and bile salts, and it plays a critical role in the digestive system.

Examples of usage

  • The ileum absorbs vitamin B12 and bile acids.
  • In cases of Crohn's disease, the ileum may become inflamed.
  • Surgeons often take the ileum into account during abdominal operations.

Translations

Translations of the word "ileum" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น รญleo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เค‚เคคเฅ‹เค‚ เค•เคพ เค…เค‚เคคเคฟเคฎ เคญเคพเค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ileum

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ileum

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ะปัŽะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ jelito krฤ™te

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ›ž่…ธ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ilรฉon

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ รญleon

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ileum

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํšŒ์žฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฃู…ุนุงุก ุงู„ุฏู‚ูŠู‚ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ileum

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ileum

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ›ž่‚ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ileum

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ileum

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั–ะปััƒะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒšแƒ”แƒฃแƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ileum

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ รญleon

Etymology

The term 'ileum' originates from the Latin word 'ileus', which means 'twisted', as it refers to the twisting structure of the intestines. This part of the intestine was described in medical texts dating back to ancient Greece, with contributions from Hippocrates and Galen paving the way for later anatomical studies. As medical knowledge advanced, the ileum was identified as a distinct section of the small intestine, critical for nutrient absorption. The differentiation of the ileum from other parts of the intestines evolved with the development of surgical techniques and diagnostic tools, solidifying its importance in both anatomy and medical practice.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,585, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.