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Duodenum

Medical Definition: The shortest and widest portion of the SMALL INTESTINE adjacent to the PYLORUS of the STOMACH. It is named for having the length equal to about the width of 12 fingers.
Guide Notes: inflammation = DUODENITIS; fistula = DUODENAL DISEASES (IM) + INTESTINAL FISTULA (IM); duodenal atresia = DUODENAL OBSTRUCTION /congen (IM) + INTESTINAL ATRESIA (IM); duodenal juice = DUODENUM (IM) + INTESTINAL SECRETIONS (IM) (not DUODENUM /secret)
Duodenum Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Brunner Glands - The abundant submucosal mucous glands in the DUODENUM. These glands secrete BICARBONATE IONS; GLYCOPROTEINS; and PEPSINOGEN II.

Duodenum Medical Definitions and Terms

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