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Jejunum MeSH Descriptor Data 2024


MeSH Heading
Jejunum
Tree Number(s)
A03.556.124.684.500
A03.556.249.750
Unique ID
D007583
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D007583
Annotation
inflammation or jejunitis = JEJUNAL DISEASES (IM) + ENTERITIS (IM); jejuno-ileal bypass or shunt or jejuno-ileostomy in obesity: index under JEJUNOILEAL BYPASS (note XR ref)
Scope Note
The middle portion of the SMALL INTESTINE, between DUODENUM and ILEUM. It represents about 2/5 of the remaining portion of the small intestine below duodenum.
NLM Classification #
WI 510
See Also
Jejunostomy
Date Established
1966/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2003/07/09
Jejunum Preferred
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