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duodenum

Syllabification: (du·o·de·num)
Pronunciation: /ˌd(y)o͞oəˈdēnəm, d(y)o͞oˈädn-əm/
Definition of duodenum

noun (plural duodenums or duodena /-nə/)

Anatomy
  • the first part of the small intestine immediately beyond the stomach, leading to the jejunum.

Derivatives

duodenal

Pronunciation: /-ˈdēnl, -ˈädnəl/
adjective

Origin:

late Middle English: from medieval Latin, from duodeni 'in twelves', its length being equivalent to the breadth of approximately twelve fingers

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