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Record 1 2012-01-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Bowels
DEF

The first or proximal portion of the small intestine, extending from the pylorus to the jejunum; so called because it is about 12 fingerbreadths in length.

OBS

Plural: duodena, duodenums.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Intestins
DEF

Partie initiale fixe de l'intestin grêle qui s'étend du pylore à l'angle duodéno-jéjunal.

OBS

Du latin «duodeni», douze, parce que sa longueur était approximée à douze travers de doigt.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Intestinos
DEF

Porción del tubo digestivo que se encuentra después del estómago y al principio del intestino delgado, en donde se secretan los jugos biliares, pancreáticos y duodenales.

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