Ileocolic
Ileocolic
Ileocolic (pronounced: il-e-o-KO-lik) is a term used in the field of medicine to describe anything related to the ileum and the colon.
Etymology
The term "ileocolic" is derived from the Greek words "ileon" (meaning intestine) and "kolon" (meaning colon).
Definition
In medical terminology, "ileocolic" refers to the region where the ileum, the last part of the small intestine, meets the colon, the first part of the large intestine. This junction is known as the ileocolic junction.
Related Terms
- Ileum: The third and longest portion of the small intestine, where the majority of nutrient absorption occurs.
- Colon: The first part of the large intestine, responsible for absorbing water and electrolytes from indigestible food matter.
- Ileocolic artery: A branch of the superior mesenteric artery that supplies blood to the ileum, cecum, and the ascending colon.
- Ileocolic junction: The anatomical region where the ileum meets the colon.
- Ileocolic resection: A surgical procedure where a part of the ileum and colon is removed.
- Ileocolitis: Inflammation of the ileum and colon.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ileocolic
- Wikipedia's article - Ileocolic
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