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Definition of Duodenum

1. Noun. The part of the small intestine between the stomach and the jejunum.

Definition of Duodenum

1. n. The part of the small intestines between the stomach and the jejunum. See Illust. of Digestive apparatus, under Digestive.

Definition of Duodenum

1. Noun. The first part of the small intestine, starting at the lower end of the stomach and extending to the jejunum. ¹

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Definition of Duodenum

1. the first portion of the small intestine [n -DENA or -DENUMS] : DUODENAL [adj]

Medical Definition of Duodenum

1. The first or proximal portion of the small intestine, extending from the pylorus to the jejunum, so called because it is about 12 fingerbreadths in length. Origin: L. Duodeni = twelve at a time This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

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