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Ulcerative jejunitisInflammation of a certain part of the small intestine (called jejunum). It is characterized by ulceration, i.e. the development of lesions in the lining of the small intestine. It is a rare complication in refractory sprue. Treatment is difficult and may even require surgery to remove the areas affected by ulcers. | |
Unsaturated fatA kind of fat that is liquid at room temperature and comes from a plant, such as olive, peanut, corn, cottonseed, sunflower, safflower, or soybean oil. Unsaturated fats are healthier than saturated fats. | |