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duodenum

  • noun
  • du·o·de·num
  • /ˌdjuːə(ʊ)ˈdiːnəm/

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

Related words

  • cystoduodenal
  • duodenumed
  • gastroduodenum
  • pancreatoduodenectomy
  • megaduodenum
  • mesoduodenum
  • duodenal
  • duodenitis

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