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noun Anatomy.
the middle portion of the small intestine, between the duodenum and the ileum.
Origin:
1350–1400; Middle English < Latin jējūnum, noun use of neuter of jējūnus empty, poor, mean; so called because thought to be empty after death
1350–1400; Middle English < Latin jējūnum, noun use of neuter of jējūnus empty, poor, mean; so called because thought to be empty after death
Related forms
je·ju·nal, adjective
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Jejunum
is always a great word to know.
So is anal canal. Does it mean:
| contracted and crooked part of the colon immediately above the rectum |
| terminal part of the rectum forming the passage to the anus |
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Medical Dictionary
jejunum je·ju·num (jə-j&oomacr;'nəm)
n. pl je·ju·na (-nə)
The section of the small intestine between the duodenum and the ileum.
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Science Dictionary
jejunum  (jə-j 'nəm) Pronunciation Key
Plural jejuna The middle part of the small intestine, connecting the duodenum and the ileum. |
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