English Explanatory Dictionary

duodenum

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

/ˌdjuːə(ʊ)ˈdiːnəm/ /ˌduəˈdinəm/ /ˌduˈɑdənəm/ en-us-duodenum.ogg En-us-ncalif-duodenum.ogg

Word forms

duodenum duodena duodenums

Etymology

From Medieval Latin duodēnum digitōrum (“space of twelve digits”) in reference to its length, from duodēnī (“twelve each”) + digitōrum, genitive plural of digitus (“finger; toe; digit”).

Synonyms

dodecadactylum maw-gut

Derived words

cystoduodenal duodenal duodenitis duodenumed gastroduodenum megaduodenum mesoduodenum pancreatoduodenectomy
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