How Do You Spell ILEUM?

Correct spelling for the English word "ileum" is [ɪlˈiːəm], [ɪlˈiːəm], [ɪ_l_ˈiː__ə_m]] (IPA phonetic alphabet).

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Plural form of ILEUM is ILEA

Definition of ILEUM

  1. Lower portion of small intestines.

Common Misspellings for ILEUM

Below is the list of 154 misspellings for the word "ileum".

Usage Examples for ILEUM

  1. The pelvis is peculiar in some points, such as the form of the ileum and the arrangement of its surfaces, resembling the human pelvis. - "Natural History of the Mammalia of India and Ceylon" by Robert A. Sterndale
  2. The remaining portion is named the ileum, because of the many folds into which it is thrown. - "A Practical Physiology" by Albert F. Blaisdell
  3. Thus, in the lower part of the ileum there are numerous glands in oval patches known as Peyer's patches. - "A Practical Physiology" by Albert F. Blaisdell
  4. Fractures of either the external angle or the neck of the ileum cause the quarter to appear narrow and low. - "Common Diseases of Farm Animals" by R. A. Craig, D. V. M.