Look up: jejunum

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   Jejunum
   The jejunum is the second part of the human small intestine. It is about 9 feet long.
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   jejunum
   [n] - the part of the small intestine between the duodenum and the ileum
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   Jejunum
   Part of the small intestine that connects the duodenum with the ileum.
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   Jejunum
   The portion of the small intestine (small gut) from the duodenum to the ileum
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   jejunum
   Upper half of small bowel between duodenum and ileum. Most food is absorbed here.
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   Jejunum
   The part of the small intestine extending from the end of the duodenum to the ileum.
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   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 always empty of food. Hence, the name the jejunum. The ...
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   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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   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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    jejunum
    noun the part of the small intestine between the duodenum and the ileum
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    Jejunum
    In anatomy of the digestive system, the `jejunum` is the central of the three divisions of the small intestine and lies between the duodenum and the ileum. The change from the duodenum to the jejunum is usually defined as the ligament of Treitz. In adult humans, the small intestine is usually between 5.5-6m long, 2.5m of which is the jejunum. The pH in the jejunum is usually between 7 and 8 (neutral or slightly alkaline). The jejunum and th...
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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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; therefore, the name, jejunum. The Latin jejunus...
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    jejunum
    The portion of 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 larger, more highly developed plicae circulares, being more vascular (redder in appearance), with the jejunal arteries forming fewer tiers of arteri...
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    jejunum
    The second and largest section of the small intestine, located between the duodenum and the ileum. The surface area of the lining of the jejunum is greatly increased by many small, finger-like outgrowths called villi. This makes it easier for digested material to be absorbed, which is the main funct...
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    jejunum
    jejunum: see intestine.
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