Duodenum (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun, plural du·o·de·na [doo-uh-dee-nuh, dyoo-; doo-od-n-uh, dyoo-], /ˌdu əˈdi nə, ˌdyu-; duˈɒd n ə, dyu-/, du·o·de·nums.Anatomy, Zoology.
  1. the first portion of the small intestine, from the stomach to the jejunum.
noun plural -na (-nə) or -nums
  1. the first part of the small intestine, between the stomach and the jejunum
Plural duodena duodenums
    Duodenum (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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