Terminal ileum/cecum junction

What does "Terminal ileum/cecum junction" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

The "terminal ileum/cecum junction" refers to the area where the small intestine ends and the large intestine begins. The terminal ileum is the last part of the small intestine, while the cecum is the first part of the large intestine. This junction is important because it's where digested food passes from the small intestine, where most nutrients are absorbed, into the large intestine, where water is absorbed and waste is prepared for elimination.

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