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Ileum
The lowest part of the small intestine, located beyond the duodenum and jejunum, just before the large intestine (the colon). Pronounced 'il-eum' in the US and 'eye-leum' in the UK. The word 'ileum' is derived from the Greek 'eileos'…
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- Flood supplies kit A flood watch or warning. The steps to take in case a flood watch or warning has been issued include the…
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