DUODENUM


Meaning of DUODENUM in English

n. Anat. the first part of the small intestine immediately below the stomach. duodenal adj. duodenitis n.

[ ME f. med.L f. duodeni (see DUODENARY) from its length of about 12 fingers' breadth ]

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