The first part of the duodenum which extends from the gastroduodenal pylorus as far as the major duodenal papilla and develops from the caudal foregut of the embryo; it has no plicae circulares and is the seat of the duodenal glands. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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(pro″to-doo″o-de´nәm) the first or proximal portion of the duodenum, extending from the pylorus to the duodenal papilla.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: prō′tō-dū′ō-dē′nŭm Definitions: 1. The first part of the duodenum, which extends from the gastroduodenal pylorus as far as the major duodenal papilla and develops from the caudal foregut of the embryo; it has no plicae circulares and is the location of the duodenal glands.
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