duodenum

(do̵̅o̅′ō dē′nəm, dyo̵̅o̅′-; do̵̅o̅ äd′'n əm, dyo̵̅o̅-)

the first section of the small intestine, between the stomach and the jejunum

Origin: ME < ML < L duodeni, twelve each: its length is about twelve fingers' breadth

See duodenum in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. du·o·de·na (do͞oˌə-dēˈnə, dyo͞oˌ-, do͞o-ŏdˈn-ə, dyo͞o-) or du·o·de·nums

The beginning portion of the small intestine, starting at the lower end of the stomach and extending to the jejunum.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Medieval Latin

Origin: , short for intestīnum duodēnum digitōrum, intestine of twelve finger-widths (in length)

Origin: , from Latin duodēnum

Origin: , genitive pl. of duodēnī, twelve each

Origin: , from duodecim, twelve; see duodecimal

Related Forms:

Learn more about duodenum

duodenum Culture

duodenum medical definition

duodenum science

duodenum in a sentence

link/cite print suggestion box

More from YD