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Ileum
Description:
The ileum is the final and longest segment of the small intestine in the digestive system. It is primarily responsible for absorbing nutrients from digested food and passing the remaining waste to the large intestine.
Sample sentences:
- The ileum is located between the jejunum and the cecum.
- Due to a surgical procedure, a portion of her ileum was removed.
- Nutrient absorption occurs in the walls of the ileum.
- The ileum is lined with specialized cells that aid in absorption.
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