
Jejunal
Medical Specificity
Used in medical contexts to describe conditions or procedures involving the jejunum.
The patient underwent a jejunal resection to remove the diseased segment.
Not Commonly Known
May be unfamiliar to those outside of healthcare fields; may require explanation to laypeople.
His jejunal obstruction was explained to us as a blockage in part of the small intestine.
Technical Term
Considered jargon, it's often accompanied by other medical terminology.
During rounds, the attending physician discussed jejunal perforation risks.