# jejunum

> English word · Noun · IPA /dʒɪˈdʒuːnəm/

## Definitions
1. The central of the three divisions of the small intestine which lies between the duodenum and the ileum

## Etymology
Borrowed from Latin iēiūnum, neuter of iēiūnus.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/jejunum