duodenum
noun/ˌduəˈdinəm/
Frequency rank: #19,512 most common English word
Meaning
The first and shortest section of the small intestine, connecting the stomach to the jejunum.
Example sentence
The surgeon carefully examined the duodenum before proceeding with the operation.
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