adjective
- of, relating to, or affecting the ileum (the third and final section of the small intestine)
Usage: medical/anatomical term
Examples
- The patient underwent surgery to repair an ileal obstruction.
- Ileal disease can interfere with the absorption of vitamin B12.
- The doctor examined the ileal tissue during the endoscopy.
- Ileal inflammation is a common feature of Crohn's disease.
- An ileal pouch was created to replace the removed colon.