5 letter words with LEU in the middle

Here is the requested information about "ileum": ileum

Parts of Speech: Noun

Definition: The third and final part of the small intestine, located between the jejunum and the cecum.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈɪliəm/, UK: /ˈɪliːəm/

Origin and Usage: The word "ileum" comes from the Latin word "ile," which means "groin." The ileum was named for its proximity to the groin area. The ileum is an important part of the digestive system, as it absorbs nutrients from food that was not absorbed in the jejunum.

Synonyms: None.

Related Words: ileac, ileal, iliac, ilium, limed, limen, maile, smile, slime.

Example Sentences:

• After passing through the jejunum, food enters the ileum, where the final absorption of nutrients takes place.
• The ileum is the longest part of the small intestine, measuring up to 3.5 meters in length.
• Inflammation of the ileum is a common symptom of Crohns disease.

Heres the information you requested: ileus

Part(s) of speech: Noun

Definition: A painful obstruction of the ileum or other part of the intestine.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈɪliəs/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈɪliəs/

Origin and Usage: The word "ileus" comes from the Greek word "eilein," meaning "to twist." It was first used in the early 18th century to describe the condition of intestinal obstruction. Today, it is commonly used in medical contexts to refer to a painful blockage of the intestine.

Synonyms: Bowel obstruction, intestinal obstruction, colonic obstruction.

Related Words: Lieus, ileum, ileal, ileac, iliac.

Example Sentences:

• He was diagnosed with ileus after experiencing severe abdominal pain.
• The ileus was caused by a buildup of scar tissue in the intestine.
• Patients with ileus may experience nausea, vomiting, and constipation.

Heres the requested information on "oleum": Parts of Speech:

Noun

Definitions:

1. A fuming, colorless, oily liquid with a pungent odor, also known as fuming sulfuric acid
2. A mixture of sulfuric acid and sulfur trioxide

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈoʊliəm/
• UK: /ˈəʊliəm/

Origin and Usage:

The word "oleum" comes from the Latin "oleum" meaning "oil". It is a technical term used in chemistry to refer to a highly concentrated form of sulfuric acid that contains more than 100% of the acid. It is commonly used in the production of dyes, detergents, and other chemicals.

Synonyms:

• Fuming sulfuric acid
• Sulfuric acid trioxide

Related Words:

• Aleph
• Clime
• Flume
• Helio
• Lumen

Example Sentences:

1. The chemist used oleum to produce a new type of dye.
2. Due to its highly concentrated form, oleum can be dangerous to handle.