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ileum Part of the small intestine beyond the jejunum and before the large intestine (colon).

ileocolitis, Crohn’s See Crohn’s ileocolitis.

ileitis, terminal Inflammation of the end of the small intestine (terminal ileum) due to Crohn’s disease. See also Crohn’s disease.

ileitis, Crohn’s See Crohn’s ileitis.

IL Interleukin.

IHSS Idiopathic hypertrophic subaortic stenosis.

IgM Immunoglobulin M, an antibody.

IgG Immunoglobulin G, an antibody.

IgE Immunoglobulin E, an antibody.

IgD Immunoglobulin D, an antibody.

IgA nephropathy A chronic disorder caused by the accumulation of immunoglobulin A deposits within the filtering units of the kidney, resulting in the presence of blood and protein in the urine and swelling in the extremities. The disease progresses with time and may ultimately lead to renal failure. High blood pressure is one complication of…

IgA Immunoglobulin A, an antibody.