jejunal

Meanings

• noun

  The jejunum is a part of the small intestine in humans and other mammals.

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Variants

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jejunal

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Etymology

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From Latin jejunum meaning 'empty' or 'hollow'.

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Trivia

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1. The jejunum is approximately 80 cm (31 inches) long in adults.

2. The jejunum is the site of absorption of most vitamins and minerals.

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1. Small intestine: The jejunum is a part of the small intestine, which is responsible for the absorption of nutrients from food.

2. Intestine: The jejunum is a part of the larger intestinal system, which includes the small intestine, large intestine, and rectum.

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In medical literature, the jejunum is often discussed in relation to various conditions and diseases affecting the small intestine, such as jejuno-ileal bypass and jejunal atresia.

How to Memorize "jejunal"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a long, winding tube that is divided into sections. The jejunum is one of the sections of the small intestine.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'jejunal' with the word 'empty', as it comes from the Latin word meaning 'hollow' or 'empty'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'jejunal' to help remember its meaning: J - jejunum, E - empty, J - jejunum.

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