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Duodenum


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duodenum

duodenum. In vertebrates, a short length of alimentary canal found between the stomach and the small intestine. Its role is in digesting carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.
duodenum n. , pl. duodena or duodenums . The beginning portion of the small intestine, starting at the lower end of the stomach and extending to
Brief and Straightforward Guide: What is the Duodenum? The duodenum is a short portion of the small intestine connecting the rest of the intestine to the stomach.
Online Medical Dictionary and glossary with medical definitions
Anatomy of the Duodenum Duodenum The duodenum, into which the stomach opens, is about 25 cm long, C-shaped and begins at the pyloric sphincter.
noun pl.-·de ′ na--nə or -·de ′ nums. the first section of the small intestine, between the stomach and the jejunum. Etymology: ME < ML < L duodeni, twelve each: its
duodenum: see intestine intestine, muscular hoselike portion of the gastrointestinal tract extending from the lower end of the stomach (pylorus) to the anal opening.
noun, plural du⋅o⋅de⋅na   / ˌdu əˈdi nə, ˌdyu-; duˈÉ'd n ə, dyu-/ Show Spelled Pronunciation [doo-uh-dee-n uh, dyoo-; doo-od-n-uh, dyoo-] Show IPA, du⋅o⋅de
Duodenum. Duodenum summary with 3 pages of encyclopedia entries, research information, and more.

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