duodenum

/ˌdjuːə(ʊ)ˈdiːnəm/ · noun

Meaning

The first part of the small intestine, starting at the lower end of the stomach and extending to the jejunum.

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Related words

proximal(English)distal(English)small intestine(English)small bowel(English)duodenal bulb(English)mesoduodenum(English)gastroduodenum(English)duodenoenterostomy(English)jejunum(English)pylorus(English)ileum(English)chyme(English)

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Sources

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