jejunum
the middle portion of the small intestine, between the duodenum and the ileum.
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Origin of jejunum
1Other words from jejunum
- je·ju·nal, adjective
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How to use jejunum in a sentence
A rare cause of death after ovariotomy or hysterectomy is a perforating ulcer of the stomach or jejunum.
Three; that is to say, the Duodenum, the jejunum, and the Ileon.
The Compleat Surgeon, or the Whole Art of Surgery Explain'd in a Most Familiar Method | Charles Gabriel Le ClercThe next portion of the intestine is called the jejunum, because it is usually empty after death.
A Practical Physiology | Albert F. BlaisdellIn the remaining 19 cases the appearance of the duodenum and jejunum was not recorded, so that it was probably normal.
The duodenum and jejunum presented the appearance of inflammatory hypermia in 12 cases.
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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