jejunum
jejunum definition
je·ju·num (jē jo̵̅o̅′nəm, jə-)
noun pl. jejuna je·ju′na (-nə)
the middle part of the small intestine, between the duodenum and the ileum
Etymology: ML < neut. of L jejunus, empty: it was formerly thought to be empty after death
Related Forms:
- jejunal je·ju′·nal adjective
Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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