adjective
- of, relating to, or affecting the ileum (the lowest part of the small intestine)
Usage: medical/anatomical term
Examples
- The ileac region of the small intestine is where most nutrient absorption occurs.
- The surgeon examined the ileac portion during the endoscopy.
- Ileac inflammation can cause abdominal pain and digestive issues.
- The ileac artery supplies blood to the lower abdomen and pelvis.