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jejunum
CIDE DICTIONARY
jejunum, n. [NL., fr. L. jejunus empty, dry.].
The middle division of the small intestine, between the duodenum and ileum; -- so called because usually found empty after death. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
jejunum, n. Anat. the part of the small intestine between the duodenum and ileum.
Etymology
L, neut. of jejunus fasting
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