ileac Synonyms
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ileac Meaning
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ileac (a.)
Pertaining to the ileum.
See Iliac, 1.
ileac Sentence Examples
- The ileac artery supplies blood to the ileum, the terminal portion of the small intestine.
- Ileocolic anastomosis connects the ileum to the colon, bypassing the malfunctioning ileocecal valve.
- Ileostomy creates an opening in the ileum to divert fecal matter into a pouch.
- Ileal duplication is a congenital malformation where a second ileum forms alongside the normal one.
- Perforation of the ileum can be life-threatening, requiring immediate surgical intervention.
- Crohn's disease commonly affects the ileum, causing inflammation and ulceration.
- Ileal intussusception occurs when a portion of the ileum telescopes into itself, blocking the intestinal lumen.
- Ileal atresia is a rare birth defect where the ileum is completely or partially absent.
- Ileal stenting may be used to treat obstructions or strictures in the ileum.
- The ileac lymph nodes play a role in the body's immune response, filtering waste and toxins.
FAQs About the word ileac
Pertaining to the ileum., See Iliac, 1.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The ileac artery supplies blood to the ileum, the terminal portion of the small intestine.
Ileocolic anastomosis connects the ileum to the colon, bypassing the malfunctioning ileocecal valve.
Ileostomy creates an opening in the ileum to divert fecal matter into a pouch.
Ileal duplication is a congenital malformation where a second ileum forms alongside the normal one.
