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jejunum

Syllabification: (je·ju·num)
Pronunciation: /jiˈjo͞onəm/
Definition of jejunum

noun (plural jejuna /-nə/)

Anatomy
  • the part of the small intestine between the duodenum and ileum.

Derivatives

jejunal

Pronunciation: /ˈjo͞onl/
adjective

Origin:

mid 16th century: from medieval Latin, neuter of jejunus 'fasting' (because it is usually found to be empty after death)

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