jejunum
What is another word for jejunum? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — The middle section of the small intestine, lying between the duodenum and the ileum.
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How to use jejunum
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
the jejunum and ileum
resection of the jejunum
lining of the jejunum
This is a specialist anatomical term, mostly used in medical and biological contexts rather than everyday speech.
Etymology
Jejunum comes from Latin iēiūnum, the neuter form of the adjective iēiūnus. The Latin word is also the source of the English adjective jejune.
Full origin of jejunum →Frequently asked questions
Where is the jejunum located?
It sits in the small intestine, between the duodenum above it and the ileum below it.
What is the jejunum's main job?
It absorbs most of the nutrients from food as they pass through the digestive system.
Is jejunum the same as jejune?
No. Jejune is an unrelated everyday word meaning naive or dull, though both trace back to the same Latin root.
