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  1. 1. n. The last, and usually the longest, division of the small intestine; the part between the jejunum and large intestine. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. See Ilium. Source: opted
  3. 3. n. the part of the small intestine between the jejunum and the cecum Source: wordnet
  4. 4. 1. (Anat.) The last, and usually the longest, division of the small intestine; the part between the jejunum and large intestine. [Written also ileon, and ilium.] 2. (Anat.) See Ilium. [R.] Note: Most modern writers restrict ileum to the division of the intestine and ilium to the pelvic bone. Source: webster
  5. 5. The last, and usually the longest, division of the smallintestine; the part between the jejunum and large intestine. [Writtenalso ileon, and ilium.] Source: adambom
  6. 6. n. the part of the small intestine between the jejunum and the cecum Source: ecdict

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