| Word | Definitions | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| ileitis | (noun) inflammation of the ileum | - |
| ileostomy | (noun) 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 | - |
| ileum | (noun) the part of the small intestine between the jejunum and the cecum | - |
| ileus | (noun) blockage of the intestine (especially the ileum) that prevents the contents of the intestine from passing to the lower bowel | Synonyms: intestinal obstruction |