Noun
The part of the small intestines between the stomach and the jejunum. See Illust. of Digestive apparatus, under Digestive.
Source: Webster's dictionaryAcid proteases secreted into the stomach (such as pepsin ) and serine proteases present in duodenum ( trypsin and chymotrypsin ) enable us to digest the protein in food. Source: Internet
Additional images The duodenum and pancreas Pancreas of a human embryo at end of sixth week Dog pancreas magnified 100 times The pancreas and its surrounding structures Duodenum and pancreas. Source: Internet
Even when a single pancreas is present, two or three pancreatic ducts may persist, each draining separately into the duodenum (or equivalent part of the foregut). Source: Internet
A rare condition called Zollinger-Ellison syndrome causes peptic ulcers as well as tumors in the pancreas and duodenum. Source: Internet
Duodenum : In patients with neuromuscular disorders, particularly progressive systemic sclerosis and visceral myopathy, the duodenum is frequently involved. Source: Internet
Fatty acids, monoglycerides (one glycerol, one fatty acid), and some diglycerides are absorbed by the duodenum, once the triglycerides have been broken down. Source: Internet