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- US Pronunciation
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- [il-ee-uh m]
- /ˈɪl i əm/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [il-ee-uh m]
- /ˈɪl i əm/
Definitions of ileal word
- noun plural ileal Anatomy. the third and lowest division of the small intestine, extending from the jejunum to the cecum. 1
- noun plural ileal Zoology. the anterior portion of the hindgut of an insect or other arthropod. 1
- noun ileal Of or pertaining to the ileum. 1
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Origin of ileal
First appearance:
before 1675 One of the 48% oldest English words
1675-85; < New Latin, Medieval Latin īleum, variant of Latin īlia (neuter plural) side of the body between hips and groin, guts, apparently by confusion with Latin īleus ileus
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Parts of speech for Ileal
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ileal popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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