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Ileum
Pronunciation
Definition 1
The last part of the small intestine. It connects to the cecum (first part of the large intestine). The ileum helps to further digest food coming from the stomach and other parts of the small intestine. It absorbs nutrients (vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, fats, proteins) and water from food so they can be used by the body. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
The final section of the small intestine. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 3
excludes ileocecal valve C18.0 (NCI Thesaurus/ICD)
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