| ileocecal valve |
a one-way valve between the ileum and cecum that prevents the backflow of contents from the colon into the small intestine.
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| ileocolitis |
an inflammation of the ileum and colon.
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| ileostomy |
an operation in which the end of the small intestine, the ileum, is brought out through an opening in the abdomen. The contents of the intestine, unformed stool, are expelled through this opening into a bag called an appliance.
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| ileostomy |
the surgical creation of an opening from the ileum to the skin.
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| ileus |
an intestinal obstruction that can result from surgery, abdominal infection, or electrolyte imbalance.
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