Definition of jejuna Jejuna

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What does jejuna mean?

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  • jejuna (Noun)
    Plural of jejunum.

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Noun

Plural: jejunums

jejunum - the part of the small intestine between the duodenum and the ileum
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  • jejunum (Noun)
    The central of the three divisions of the small intestine which lies between the duodenum and the ileum.

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  • jejunum (n.)
    The middle division of the small intestine, between the duodenum and ileum; -- so called because usually found empty after death.

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  • jejunum
    One of the three divisions of the small intestine, lying between the duodenum and the ileum.

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  • The jejunum is a section of the small intestine between the duodenum and the ileum. It is between 1 and 2 meters long.The term "jejunum" derives from the Latin "jejunus," which means "empty of food," "meager," or "hungry." The ancient Greeks noticed at death that this part of the intestine was always empty of food. Hence, the name the jejunum.

    The Latin "jejunus" also gave rise to "jejune" means lacking in nutritive value and devoid of substance, significance or interest, that is dull. A jejune argument is one that is empty (like the jejunum) and totally devoid of interest.

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