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duodenum
[ doo-uh-dee-nuhm, dyoo-; doo-od-n-uhm, dyoo- ]
noun
- the first portion of the small intestine, from the stomach to the jejunum.
duodenum
/ ˌdjuːəʊˈdiːnəm /
noun
- the first part of the small intestine, between the stomach and the jejunum
duodenum
/ do̅o̅′ə-dē′nəm,do̅o̅-ŏd′n-əm /
, Plural duodena
- The beginning part of the small intestine, starting at the lower end of the stomach and extending to the jejunum.
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Derived Forms
- ˌduoˈdenal, adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of duodenum1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of duodenum1
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Example Sentences
Larger amounts are very rarely found, and generally point to obstruction in the duodenum.
The opalescent enchantments of her inner being mean nothing to her: she wouldnt know her entity from her duodenum.
It arises as a ventral outgrowth of the duodenum (fig. 420, l).
The duodenum showed the same softened state of its mucous membrane as was exhibited by the stomach.
If we follow the course of the intestines down, we find that the duodenum presents a remarkable curve.
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