jejunum

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/dʒiːˈdʒuːnəm/ English

Definitions

noun

The central of the three divisions of the small intestine which lies between the duodenum and the ileum

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Synonyms

proximal distal jejeunum midjejunum ileum intestine midgut mesenteron midcolon ascending colon enteron midcell enterothelium midsection middle body transverse colon

Associated

duodenum mesentery cecum flexure diverticulum duodenal pancreas mucosa bile intestinal

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