jejunum
the middle portion of the small intestine, between the duodenum and the ileum.
Origin of jejunum
1Other words from jejunum
- je·ju·nal, adjective
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How to use jejunum in a sentence
There is practically an entire absence of duodenal or duodeno-jejunal folds and foss.
The Anatomy of the Human Peritoneum and Abdominal Cavity | George. S. HuntingtonTo return now to the formation of the duodeno-jejunal fossa by means of this fold, as illustrated in the cat.
The Anatomy of the Human Peritoneum and Abdominal Cavity | George. S. HuntingtonThe proximal (jejunal) set of these convolutions occupy the upper and left part of the abdominal cavity.
The Anatomy of the Human Peritoneum and Abdominal Cavity | George. S. HuntingtonThe intestine has both a duodeno-jejunal flexure and a caecum.
British Dictionary definitions for jejunum
/ (dʒɪˈdʒuːnəm) /
the part of the small intestine between the duodenum and the ileum
Origin of jejunum
1Derived forms of jejunum
- jejunal, adjective
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Scientific definitions for jejunum
[ jə-jōō′nəm ]
The middle part of the small intestine, connecting the duodenum and the ileum.
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