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Jejunum
Pronunciation
Definition 1
The middle part of the small intestine. It is between the duodenum (first part of the small intestine) and the ileum (last part of the small intestine). The jejunum helps to further digest food coming from the stomach. It absorbs nutrients (vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, fats, proteins) and water from food so they can be used by the body. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
The portion of the small intestine that extends from the duodenum to the ileum. (NCI Thesaurus)
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The formation of tissue in the lumen of the jejunum that results in partial obstruction.
A circumscribed inflammatory and necrotic erosive lesion in the mucosa surface of the jejunum.
Narrowing of the lumen of jejunum.
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A rupture in the jejunal wall due to traumatic or pathologic processes.
