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Jejunum

noun
1.
The part of the small intestine between the duodenum and the ileum.





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... probably not limited to the second compartment. There are four distinct compartments in the stomach of this animal. A dilated duodenum follows, 6 inches in length. It is possible that this may have been in some instances mistaken for a stomach. The valvulae conniventes commence with the jejunum; these are longitudinal, and extend to within about 6 inches of the anus, terminating at a point where the intestine seems enlarged. The length of the intestines, large and small, was 90 feet; circumference generally about 2 inches. ...
— Journal of the Proceedings of the Linnean Society - Vol. 3 - Zoology • Various


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