Jejunum

Pronunciation: /dʒɪˈdʒuːnəm/

Definitions of jejunum

noun the part of the small intestine between the duodenum and the ileum

Example Sentences

A1 The jejunum is part of the small intestine.

A2 Food is absorbed in the jejunum.

B1 The jejunum is responsible for nutrient absorption.

B2 The jejunum is located between the duodenum and the ileum.

C1 The jejunum plays a crucial role in the digestive process.

C2 The jejunum has a larger surface area for absorption compared to the ileum.

Examples of jejunum in a Sentence

formal The jejunum is the middle section of the small intestine where most of the nutrient absorption takes place.

informal I heard the jejunum is where all the good stuff gets absorbed in your gut.

slang I swear, my jejunum was doing backflips after that spicy meal.

figurative Her mind felt like a tangled mess, like a knotted jejunum unable to process anything properly.

Grammatical Forms of jejunum

• plural: jejunums
• comparative: more jejunum
• superlative: most jejunum
• present tense: jejunum
• future tense: will jejunum
• perfect tense: has jejunum
• continuous tense: is jejunumming
• singular: jejunum
• positive degree: jejunum
• infinitive: to jejunum
• gerund: jejunuming
• participle: jejunumed

Origin and Evolution of jejunum

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'jejunum' originated from Latin, deriving from the word 'jejunus' meaning fasting or empty.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the field of anatomy to describe a specific part of the small intestine, the word 'jejunum' has retained its anatomical meaning over time.