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duodenum

Pronunciation: /ˌdjuːəˈdiːnəm/
Definition of duodenum

noun (plural duodenums or duodena /-ˈdiːnə/)

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

Derivatives

duodenal

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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