Look up: DUODENUM

1. Duodenum
   The first section of the small intestine.
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2. Duodenum
   (Humans as organisms) the first part of the small intestine. Bile secreted by the liver makes the contents of the duodenum alkaline and helps to emulsify (break up) the fats and oils in our food.
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3. duodenum
   [n] - the part of the small intestine between the stomach and the jejunum
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4. Duodenum
   The first part of the small intestine (small bowel), which extends from the stomach. It is involved in digesting (breaking down) material in the food.
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5. Duodenum
   The first part of the small intestine, which lies between the stomach and the rest of the small intestine. The bile duct and pancreatic duct both open into the duodenum.
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6. Duodenum
   the first part of the small intestine, immediately following the stomach
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7. Duodenum
   The first part of the small intestine into which the stomach drains
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8. Duodenum
   This is the beginning of the small intestines, and it empties the stomach.
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9. duodenum
   The part of the gut leading from the stomach.
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10. Duodenum
    The first 20 to 25 cm of the small intestine.
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11. Duodenum
    Duodenum: The first part of the small intestine. The duodenum extends from the pylorus at the bottom of the stomach to the jejunum, the second part of the small intestine. The duodenum is a common site for the formation of peptic ulcers. We often live with words without thinking where they come from...
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12. Duodenum
    Du`o·de'num noun [ New Latin , from duodeni twelve each: confer French duodenum . So called because its length is about twelve fingers' breadth.] (Anat.) The part of the small intestines between the stomach and the jejunum. Se...
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13. duodenum
    <anatomy> 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 ... (18 Nov 1997) ...
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14. duodenum
    noun the part of the small intestine between the stomach and the jejunum
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15. duodenum
    (doo″o-de´nәm) (doo-od´ә-nәm) the first or proximal portion of the small intestine, about 25 cm (10 inches) long; at its upper end is the pyloric opening connecting it to the stomach, and at its lower end it continues into the jejunum. It plays an important role in digestion of food be...
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16. Duodenum
    • (n.) The part of the small intestines between the stomach and the jejunum. See Illust. of Digestive apparatus, under Digestive.
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17. duodenum
    the first part of the small intestine, which receives partially digested food from the stomach and begins the absorption of nutrients. The duodenum ... [8 related articles]
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18. duodenum
    (L. duodeni twelve at a time) (NA) 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.
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19. duodenum
    duodenum: see intestine; pancreas.
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20. duodenum
    Type: Term Pronunciation: dū′ō-dē′nŭm, dū-od′ĕ-nŭm; -od′ĕ-nă, -dē′nă Definitions: 1. The first division of the small intestine, about 25 cm or 12 fingerbreadths (hence the name) long, extending from the pylorus to t...
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21. duodenum
    In vertebrates, a short length of alimentary canal found between the stomach and the small intestine. Its role is in digesting carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. The smaller molecules formed are then absorbed, either by the duodenum or the ileum. Entry of food to the duodenum is controlled by the py...
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22. Duodenum
    (n.), the upper section of the small intestine, connects to the stomach.
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23. DUODENUM
    The first part of the small intestine, connecting the stomach with the jejunum.
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24. duodenum
    Latin duodenarius = twelve, because it is 12 fingerbreadths long.
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25. Duodenum
    The first part of the small intestine.
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