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ileum

/ˈaɪliəm/ noun · British & US
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What does ileum mean?

noun

The part of the small intestine that follows the duodenum and precedes the large intestine, where most of the digestion of nutrients from food takes place.

Example

"The ileum is a crucial part of the digestive system, responsible for absorbing most of the nutrients from the food we eat."

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