jejunum

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Noun
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je=ju=num

WORDNET DICTIONARY

Noun jejunum has 1 sense

CIDE DICTIONARY

jejunumn. [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]

OXFORD DICTIONARY

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

Etymology
L, neut. of jejunus fasting

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