Jejunum vs. Ileum

Jejunumnoun

(anatomy) The central of the three divisions of the small intestine which lies between the duodenum and the ileum

Jejunumnoun

The middle division of the small intestine, between the duodenum and ileum; - so called because usually found empty after death.

Jejunumnoun

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

Jejunum

The jejunum is the second part of the small intestine in humans and most higher vertebrates, including mammals, reptiles, and birds. Its lining is specialised for the absorption by enterocytes of small nutrient molecules which have been previously digested by enzymes in the duodenum.

Ileumnoun

(anatomy) The last, and usually the longest, division of the small intestine; the part between the jejunum and large intestine.

Ileumnoun

The last, and usually the longest, division of the small intestine; the part between the jejunum and large intestine.

Ileumnoun

See Ilium.

Ileumnoun

the part of the small intestine between the jejunum and the cecum

Ileumnoun

the third portion of the small intestine, between the jejunum and the caecum.

Ileum

The ileum () is the final section of the small intestine in most higher vertebrates, including mammals, reptiles, and birds. In fish, the divisions of the small intestine are not as clear and the terms posterior intestine or distal intestine may be used instead of ileum.