ileum
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Notably, they observed a connection between accelerated biological aging and the microbiomes of both the colon and ileum, but not the fecal microbiome.
From Science Daily • Feb. 21, 2024
In particular, the investigative team analyzed colon, ileum, stool, and blood samples from people living with chronic HIV infection and well-matched controls.
From Science Daily • Feb. 21, 2024
Amino acids are absorbed through the intestinal lining of the ileum.
From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022
The small intestine includes the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum.
From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2015
Gastro-ileal folds: occur in some insects at the junction of the chylific ventricle with the ileum and serve as a valve.
From Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology by Smith, John. B.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
