JEJUNUM

Jejunum

The jejunum is the middle section of the small intestine in most higher vertebrates, including mammals, reptiles, and birds. In fish, the divisions of the small intestine are not as clear and the terms middle intestine or mid-gut may be used instead of jejunum.

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jejunum

Noun

  1. The central of the three divisions of the small intestine which lies between the duodenum and the ileum.


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