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Duodenum

usgb/ˌduːəˈdiːnəm/Volume
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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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