duodenum

Meanings

• The first part of the small intestine, which begins at the pylorus of the stomach and ends at the duodenojejunal junction.

  - "The duodenum is the first segment of the small intestine, starting from the pylorus and extending to the duodenojejunal junction."
  - "The duodenum is the initial portion of the small intestine, which begins at the pylorus and finishes at the duodenojejunal junction."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˌduəˈdinəm/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=16893717"

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Synonyms

dodecadactylum , maw-gut

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with duodenum
bellybutton , spleenbean

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Homophones

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1. Duodenum () : The first part of the small intestine.
   

2. Duodenum (English) : A large, shallow lake, often used for recreation.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of duodenum that leads to same result
duodena , duodenal , duodenum , duodenums

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Etymology

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From Latin duodenum, from duodecim, duodecimus, from duodecimus, from duodecim (twelve), from decem (ten) + duodecim (twelve).

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Trivia

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1. The duodenum is the first segment of the small intestine, which starts at the pylorus and ends at the duodenojejunal junction.

2. The duodenum is a significant part of the digestive system. It is the first segment of the small intestine, which starts at the pylorus and ends at the duodenojejunal junction.

3. The duodenum is a vital organ in the human body. It is the first segment of the small intestine, which starts at the pylorus and ends at the duodenojejunal junction.

4. The duodenum is a critical part of the digestive system. It is the first segment of the small intestine, which starts at the pylorus and ends at the duodenojejunal junction.

5. The duodenum is a significant organ in the human body. It is the first segment of the small intestine, which starts at the pylorus and ends at the duodenojejunal junction.

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How to Memorize "duodenum"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize the duodenum, visualize it as the first part of the small intestine, which begins at the pylorus and extends to the duodenojejunal junction.

2. associate
   

   - To memorize the duodenum, associate it with the first segment of the small intestine, which starts at the pylorus and finishes at the duodenojejunal junction.

3. mnemonics
   

   - To memorize the duodenum, use the following mnemonic: 'The Duodenum is the first part of the small intestine, which begins at the pylorus and ends at the duodenojejunal junction.'

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