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Webster 1913 Edition


Duodenum


Duˊo-de′num

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Noun.
[NL., fr.
duodeni
twelve each: cf. F.
duodenum
. So called because its length is about twelve fingers’ breadth.]
(Anat.)
The part of the small intestines between the stomach and the jejunum. See Illust. of Digestive apparatus, under
Digestive
.

Webster 1828 Edition


Duodenum

DUODENUM

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Noun.
[L.] The first of the small intestines.

Definition 2024


duodénum

duodénum

See also: duodenum and Duodenum

French

Noun

duodénum m (plural duodénums)

  1. duodenum

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