ILEA
i noun, plural il·e·a 
[il-ee-uh] .
[il-ee-uh] . 1.
Anatomy. the third and lowest division of the small intestine, extending from the jejunum to the cecum. See diag. under intestine.
2.
Zoology. the anterior portion of the hindgut of an insect or other arthropod.
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| ileum (ˈɪlɪəm) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | the part of the small intestine between the jejunum and the caecum |
| 2. | the corresponding part in insects |
| [C17: New Latin, from Latin īlium, īleum flank, groin, of obscure origin] | |
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ileum il·e·um (ĭl'ē-əm)
n. pl. il·e·a (-ē-ə)
The third and terminal portion of the small intestine, extending from the jejunum to the cecum.
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| ileum (ĭl'ē-əm) Pronunciation Key
Plural ilea The lower part of the small intestine, connecting the jejunum to the cecum of the large intestine. ileal adjective |
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