duodenum

About 1.76 uses per million words.

Meaning

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

Similar words

proximal distal small intestine small bowel duodenal bulb mesoduodenum gastroduodenum duodenoenterostomy pylorus large intestine

Often followed by

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Word family

duodena duodenal duodenums