duodena

We have found lemma(root) word of duodena : duodenum.

Definitions


[ˌdjuːəˈdiːnəm], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the first part of the small intestine immediately beyond the stomach, leading to the jejunum


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English: from medieval Latin, from duodeni ‘in twelves’, its length being equivalent to the breadth of approximately twelve fingers




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