jejunum

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Pronunciation

• (British) IPA: /dʒiːˈdʒuːnəm/

Noun

jejunum (plural jejunums or jejuna)

1. (anatomy) The central of the three divisions of the small intestine which lies between the duodenum and the ileum

Related terms

• jejune

Translations

• French: jéjunum
• German: Jejunum, Leerdarm
• Italian: digiuno
• Portuguese: jejuno
• Russian: то́щая кишка́
• Spanish: yeyuno

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