Duodenum

Pronunciation ,

• UK IPA: /djuːə(ÊŠ)ˈdiːnÉ™m/

Origin

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

Full definition of duodenum

Noun

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

Derived terms

• duodenal
• duodenitis

Synonyms

• dodecadactylum, maw-gut both obsolete