Jejunum

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Updated June 2026

Definition

The middle section of the small intestine, situated between the duodenum and the ileum, where much nutrient absorption occurs.

“Nutrients are primarily absorbed in the jejunum during the process of digestion.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

je·ju·num

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Rare medical term with two J letters and two U letters, making it extremely unusual in Wordle

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Scrabble

Two Js contribute 16 points alone and two Us are rare tiles, this is an extraordinary Scrabble word

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