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jejunum

Noun

je=ju=num

WORDNET DICTIONARY

jejunum(n = noun.body) Array - the part of the small intestine between the duodenum and the ileum; Array

jejunum, n. [NL., fr. L. jejunus empty, dry.].

The middle division of the small intestine, between the duodenum and ileum; -- so called because usually found empty after death. [1913 Webster]

jejunum, n. Anat. the part of the small intestine between the duodenum and ileum.

Etymology

L, neut. of jejunus fasting

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