Etymology

jejunum

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Today it means: The central of the three divisions of the small intestine which lies between the duodenum and the ileum Full definition →

Latin iēiūnum
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  1. Latin · borrowed fromiēiūnum
  2. English todayjejunum

Borrowed from Latin iēiūnum, neuter of iēiūnus.

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