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 red bone marrow of the femur and the interior of other large bones, such as the ileum, forms blood cells.
From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022
Stomach: that portion of the alimentary canal, immediately following the gizzard and preceding the ileum, into which most of the digestive juices are poured = chylific ventricle.
From Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology by Smith, John. B.
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Nutrition and Digestion - High School
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