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Jejunum

Medical Definition: The middle portion of the SMALL INTESTINE, between DUODENUM and ILEUM. It represents about 2/5 of the remaining portion of the small intestine below duodenum.
Guide Notes: inflammation or jejunitis = JEJUNAL DISEASES (IM) + ENTERITIS (IM); jejuno-ileal bypass or shunt or jejuno-ileostomy in obesity: index under JEJUNOILEAL BYPASS (note XR ref)

Jejunum Medical Definitions and Terms

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