Jejunum: the part of the small intestine between the duodenum and the ileum
Source: WordNet 2.1
Jejunum : portion of the small intestine between the duodenum and the ileum.
Source: CRISP
Jejunum : The portion of intestine between the duodenum and the ileum (small intestine).
Jejunum: The jejunum is the second section of the small intestine. It is a hollow muscular tube that connects the duodenum to the ileum of the small intestine. Partially digested food, or chyme, is moved from the duodenum into the jejunum through the action of peristalsis. The jejunum continues the process of digestion and absorption of nutrients.
Conditions that afflict the jejunum include small intestine cancer, celiac disease, Crohn's disease, and paralytic ileus.
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Related organs: small intestine (7)
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