Ileum
Also called Last part of small intestine
AnatomyGastroenterologySurgeryImportant
The final segment of the small intestine, responsible for absorbing vitamin B12 and bile salts before connecting to the large intestine.
Korean
회장
비타민B12와 담즙산 흡수를 주로 담당하는 소장의 마지막 부분; 회맹판에서 대장과 연결됨.
French
Iléon
Segment terminal de l'intestin grêle, responsable de l'absorption de la vitamine B12 et des sels biliaires avant de rejoindre le gros intestin.
Word parts
ile/oRoot(Latin) Ileum