jejunum
Meaning
The central of the three divisions of the small intestine which lies between the duodenum and the ileum
Synonyms
part of the small intestine
intestinum jejunum
Translations
jéjunum
yeyuno
LeerdarmPronounced as (IPA)
/dʒɪˈdʒuːnəm/
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin iēiūnum, neuter of iēiūnus.
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