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jejunum

 

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Noun jejunum has 1 sense
  1. jejunum - the part of the small intestine between the duodenum and the ileum
    --1 is a kind of
    small intestine

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Term: Jejunum


Description:

The jejunum is a part of the small intestine located between the duodenum and the ileum. It is primarily responsible for the absorption of nutrients from digested food.

Senses and Usages:

  1. Noun: The middle section of the small intestine.
    • After leaving the stomach, food enters the jejunum for further digestion and nutrient absorption.

Sample Sentences:

  1. The jejunum is characteristically coiled within the abdomen.
  2. Damage to the jejunum can result in malabsorption of nutrients.
  3. Doctors found inflammation in his jejunum during the medical examination.

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