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Jejunum

Jejunum Meaning & Definition
Jejunum Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Jejunum?

[n] the part of the small intestine between the duodenum and the ileum

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See Also | small intestine

Jejunum In Webster's Dictionary

\Je*ju"num\, n. [NL., fr. L. jejunus empty, dry.] (Anat.) The middle division of the small intestine, between the duodenum and ileum; -- so called because usually found empty after death.

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