Ileum

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Ileum
TermIleum
Short definitionileum (IH-lee-um) The last part of the small intestine. It connects to the cecum (first part of the large intestine). 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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ileum - (pronounced) (IH-lee-um) The last part of the small intestine. It connects to the cecum (first part of the large intestine). The ileum helps further digest food from the stomach and other parts of the small intestine. It absorbs nutrients (vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, fats, proteins) and water from food so that they can be used by the body

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