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Jejunum

Also called Middle part of small intestine

AnatomyGastroenterologySurgeryImportant

The highly vascularized middle segment of the small intestine specialized primarily for nutrient absorption.

Korean

공장

소장의 중간 부분; 주로 영양소 흡수를 담당하는 혈관이 풍부한 부위.

French

Jéjunum

Segment médian très vascularisé de l'intestin grêle spécialisé dans l'absorption des nutriments.

Word parts

  • jejun/oRoot(Latin) Jejunum

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