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ileal

ileal

1 8.8
Relating to the last part of the small intestine called the ileum
  • adjective
  • /ˈɪliəl/
  • Specialized
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  • In fact, it concluded, "We found no association between MMR and the syndrome described," said syndrome being ileal lymphoid nodular hyperplasia.
  • ileal bypass

Examples

  • Out of our "club" of nine ileal bypass patients, five died of complications in the first year.

    Fiction book (1992)

  • The other woman lived for seven years with the ileal bypass until she became too ill to work and finally had the procedure reversed.

    Fiction book (1992)

  • An ileal bypass severs the large intestinal tract at the top and bottom.

    Fiction book (1992)

  • He had undergone abdominal surgery a month ago for multiple ileal perforations for which an ileal resection was done.

    Academic text (2007)

  • The ileal segment of the small intestine is essential for nutrient absorption.

  • Doctors often study ileal conditions to better understand digestive health.

  • An ileal obstruction can cause severe discomfort and requires immediate medical attention.

Compounds

ileal artery
  • Specialized
8.5

A blood vessel that carries blood to the lower part of the small intestine

Surface Forms

ileal positive

Morphology

ileal = ileum (transparent) = ileum + al

The adjective is formed regularly from the noun 'ileum' with the suffix '-al', so the meaning is directly recoverable.

Etymology

The word ileal comes from the medical name ileum, the 'final section of the small intestine', so ileal means 'relating to the ileum'.