jejunal (Meaning)
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jejunal (a.)
Pertaining to the jejunum.
Synonyms & Antonyms of jejunal
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jejunal Sentence Examples
- The jejunal segment is responsible for the majority of nutrient absorption in the human digestive system.
- The jejunal lining contains finger-like projections called villi, which increase the surface area for nutrient absorption.
- The jejunal wall is lined with specialized cells that actively transport nutrients from the intestinal lumen into the bloodstream.
- Disorders such as celiac disease and Crohn's disease can damage the jejunal lining and impair nutrient absorption.
- Jejunal bypass surgery is a weight-loss procedure that involves bypassing a portion of the jejunum to reduce the amount of food that is absorbed.
- The jejunum contains specialized cells called Paneth cells, which secrete antimicrobial substances to protect the intestinal lining.
- The jejunum is located between the stomach and the ileum in the small intestine.
- Jejunal atresia is a rare congenital condition in which the jejunum is partially or completely blocked.
- The jejunum is supplied with blood by the superior mesenteric artery.
- Jejunal diverticulitis is a condition in which pouches form in the jejunal wall, leading to inflammation and pain.
FAQs About the word jejunal
Pertaining to the jejunum.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The jejunal segment is responsible for the majority of nutrient absorption in the human digestive system.
The jejunal lining contains finger-like projections called villi, which increase the surface area for nutrient absorption.
The jejunal wall is lined with specialized cells that actively transport nutrients from the intestinal lumen into the bloodstream.
Disorders such as celiac disease and Crohn's disease can damage the jejunal lining and impair nutrient absorption.
