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jejunum
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[dʒɪˈdʒuːnəm], (Noun)
Definitions:
- the part of the small intestine between the duodenum and ileum
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Origin
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mid 16th century: from medieval Latin, neuter of jejunus ‘fasting’ (because it is usually found to be empty after death)
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