Jejunum

Pronunciation

UK IPA: /dÊ’iËËˆdÊ’uËnÉ™m/

Origin

From Latin ieiunum, neuter of iÄ“iÅ«nus.

Full definition of jejunum

Noun

jejunum

(plural jejuna)

(anatomy) The central of the three divisions of the small intestine which lies between the duodenum and the ileum.