Ileum

Descriptions of Ileum

Ileum: the part of the small intestine between the jejunum and the cecum
Source: WordNet 2.1

Ileum : distal part of the small intestine, extending from the jejunum to the cecum.
Source: CRISP

Summary Information: Ileum

Ileum: The ileum is the third and final section of the small intestine. It is a hollow muscular tube that connects the jejunum to the large intestine through the ileocecal valve. Partially digested food, or chyme, is moved from the jejunum into the ileum through the action of peristalsis. Most of the absorption of nutrients takes place in the ileum.

Conditions that afflict the ileum include small intestine cancer, celiac disease, Crohn's disease, and paralytic ileus.

Closely Related Organs: Ileum

The following organs are closely related to the organ: Ileum:

• Stomach
• Small intestine
• Large intestine
• Digestive system
• Gastrointestinal tract
• Duodenum
• Jejunum
• Ileocecal valve
• Digestion
• Absorption
• Chyme
• Peristalsis

Conditions Afflicting Organs: Ileum

The following conditions are related to the organ: Ileum:

• Small intestine cancer
• Crohn's disease
• Paralytic ileus
• Celiac disease

Symptoms Related to Afflictions of: Ileum

These symptoms are related to afflictions of the organ: Ileum:

• Abdominal pain
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Bloody stools
• Diarrhea
• Bloating
• Fever
• Malnutrition

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Related organs: small intestine (7), large intestine (19)

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