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jejunum Definition


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jejunum
noun
    1. anatomy.
      In mammals: the part of the small intestine between the duodenum and the ileum, the main function of which is to absorb digested food.
Etymology: 16c: from Latin jejunum intestinum empty intestine (because it was thought always to be empty after death).



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