Duodenum

usgb/ˌduːəˈdiːnəm/
noun

The first part of your small intestine that helps in digestion.

After the food leaves the stomach, it travels to the duodenum for further digestion process
Visual representation of "duodenum" - The first part of your small intestine that helps in digestion

Often appears as...

  • duodenum ulcer
  • duodenum inflammation

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Medical Term

The word 'duodenum' is mainly used in medical or scientific contexts.

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The surgeon explained how the duodenum functions in the digestive system.
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Specific Location

'Duodenum' refers to a specific section and should not be confused with the entire small intestine.

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She learned that the duodenum is just beyond the stomach.
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Nonmetaphoric

Unlike some medical terms, 'duodenum' is rarely used metaphorically or in idiomatic expressions.

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The discussion was strictly about the duodenum, not figurative language.
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