jejunum

[ ji-joo-nuh m ]
/ dʒɪˈdʒu nəm /

noun Anatomy.

the middle portion of the small intestine, between the duodenum and the ileum.

Origin of jejunum

1350–1400; Middle English < Latin jējūnum, noun use of neuter of jējūnus empty, poor, mean; so called because thought to be empty after death

OTHER WORDS FROM jejunum

je·ju·nal, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for jejunal

jejunum
/ (dʒɪˈdʒuːnəm) /

noun

the part of the small intestine between the duodenum and the ileum

Derived forms of jejunum

jejunal, adjective

Word Origin for jejunum

C16: from Latin, from jējūnus empty; from the belief that the jejunum is empty after death

Medical definitions for jejunal (1 of 2)

jejunal
[ jə-jōōnəl ]

adj.

Relating to the jejunum.

Medical definitions for jejunal (2 of 2)

jejunum
[ jə-jōōnəm ]

n. pl. je•ju•na (-nə)

The section of the small intestine between the duodenum and the ileum.

Scientific definitions for jejunal

jejunum
[ jə-jōōnəm ]

Plural jejuna

The middle part of the small intestine, connecting the duodenum and the ileum.