jejunum
noun/dʒɪˈdʒuːnəm/
Frequency rank: #19,859 most common English word
Meaning
The middle section of the small intestine, between the duodenum and the ileum.
Example sentence
During the surgery, the doctor examined the jejunum to check for signs of inflammation.
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