Etymology

ileum

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Today it means: The last, and usually the longest, division of the small intestine; the part between the jejunum and large intestine. Full definition →

Latin ilia
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  1. Latin · derived fromilia
  2. English todayileum

Via Medieval Latin from Latin ilia.

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