What's the difference between
and
Enter two words to compare and contrast their definitions, origins, and synonyms to better understand how those words are related.

Jejunum vs Duodenum - What's the difference?

jejunum | duodenum |

As nouns the difference between jejunum and duodenum

is that jejunum is the central of the three divisions of the small intestine which lies between the duodenum and the ileum while duodenum is the first part of the small intestine, starting at the lower end of the stomach and extending to the jejunum.

jejunum

English

(wikipedia jejunum)

Noun

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

    • duodenum

    English

    Noun

    (en-noun)
  • The first part of the small intestine, starting at the lower end of the stomach and extending to the jejunum.

    • Derived terms

    * duodenal * duodenitis

    Synonyms

    * dodecadactylum, maw-gut (both obsolete)

    External links

    * (wikipedia "duodenum")