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ileal artery
  • n  branch of the superior mesenteric artery that supplies the ileum
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ileocecal valve
  • n  valve between the ileum of the small intestine and the cecum of the large intestine; prevents material from flowing back from the large to the small intestine
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ileocolic artery
  • n  an artery that originates from the superior mesenteric artery and supplies the terminal part of the ileum and the cecum and the vermiform appendix and the ascending colon
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ileocolic vein
  • n  a vein that drains the end of the ileum and the appendix and the cecum and the lower part of the ascending colon
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ileostomy
  • n  surgical procedure that creates an opening from the ileum through the abdominal wall to function as an anus; performed in cases of cancer of the colon or ulcerative colitis
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iles comores
  • n  three main islands and numerous islets in the Indian Ocean between Mozambique and Madagascar
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iles marquises
  • n  a group of volcanic islands in the south central Pacific; part of French Polynesia
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ileum
  • n  the part of the small intestine between the jejunum and the cecum
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ileus
  • n  blockage of the intestine (especially the ileum) that prevents the contents of the intestine from passing to the lower bowel
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ilex
  • n  a large genus of dicotyledonous trees and shrubs of the family Aquifoliaceae that have small flowers and berries (including hollies)
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ilex cornuta
  • n  dense rounded evergreen shrub of China having spiny leaves; widely cultivated as an ornamental
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ilex decidua
  • n  deciduous shrub of southeastern and central United States
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ilex glabra
  • n  evergreen holly of eastern North America with oblong leathery leaves and small black berries
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ilex paraguariensis
  • n  South American holly; leaves used in making a drink like tea
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