Look up: jejunum

1. jejunum
   [n] - the part of the small intestine between the duodenum and the ileum
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2. Jejunum
   Part of the small intestine that connects the duodenum with the ileum.
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3. Jejunum
   The portion of the small intestine (small gut) from the duodenum to the ileum
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4. jejunum
   Upper half of small bowel between duodenum and ileum. Most food is absorbed here.
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5. Jejunum
   The part of the small intestine extending from the end of the duodenum to the ileum.
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6. Jejunum
   Jejunum: Part of the small intestine. It is half-way down the small intestine between its duodenum and ileum sections. The term 'jejunum' derives from the Latin 'jejunus,' which means 'empty of food,' 'meager,' or 'hungry.' The ancient Greeks noticed at death that this part of the intestine was alwa...
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7. Jejunum
   Je·ju'num noun [ New Latin , from Latin 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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8. jejunum
   <anatomy> The portion of the small intestine that extends from the duodenum to the ileum. ... Synonym: intestinum jejunum. ... (13 Nov 1997) ...
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9. jejunum
   noun the part of the small intestine between the duodenum and the ileum
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10. jejunum
    (jә-joo´nәm) that part of the small intestine extending from the duodenum to the ileum. adj., jeju´nal., adj.
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11. Jejunum
    • (n.) The middle division of the small intestine, between the duodenum and ileum; -- so called because usually found empty after death.
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12. jejunum
    (from the article `duodenum`) ...mucous lining of the last two segments of the duodenum begins the absorption of nutrients, in particular iron and calcium, before the food ... ...from the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas enter the duodenum to provide juices that neutralize acids coming from the stomach and help digest ... ...part asc...
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13. jejunum
    (L. 'empty') (NA) that portion of the small intestine which extends from the duodenum to the ileum; called also intestinum jejunum.
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14. jejunum
    jejunum Part of the small intestine. It is half-way down the small intestine between its duodenum and ileum sections. The term 'jejunum' derives from the Latin jejunus, 'empty of food, meager', or 'hungry'. The ancient Greeks noticed at death that this part of the intestine was always empty of food...
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15. jejunum
    jejunum: see intestine.
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16. jejunum
    Type: Term Pronunciation: jĕ-jū′nŭm Definitions: 1. The proximal (lateral) two fifths of the small intestine, about 8 feet in length, between the duodenum and the ileum. The jejunum is distinct from the ileum in being more proximal, of larger diameter with a thicker wall, having...
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17. JEJUNUM
    The middle (and longest) portion of the small intestine, situated between the duodenum and the ileum.
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18. jejunum
    Latin jejunus = empty, adjective - jejunal.
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19. jejunum
    (jue-joo;num) The middle portion of the small intestine, located between the duodenum and the ileum.
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20. jejunum
    (jue-joo;num) The middle portion of the small intestine, located between the duodenum and the ileum.
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21. Jejunum
    --> | Lymph = | MeshName = Jejunum | MeshNumber = A03.556.124.684.500 | Dorlands = four/000055563 | DorlandsID = Jejunum --> The `jejunum` is the middle section of the small intestine in most higher vertebrates, including mammals, reptiles, and birds. In fish, the divisions of the small intestine ar...
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