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

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  1. n. The middle division of the small intestine, between the duodenum and ileum; -- so called because usually found empty after death.
  2. n. the part of the small intestine between the duodenum and the ileum
  3. The middle division of the small intestine, between the duodenum and ileum; -- so called because usually found empty after death.
  4. The middle division of the small intestine, between theduodenum and ileum; -- so called because usually found empty afterdeath.
  5. n. the part of the small intestine between the duodenum and the ileum