duodenum

The first part of the small intestine, starting at the lower end of the stomach and extending to the jejunum.

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˌdjuːə(ʊ)ˈdiːnəm/

Etymology

From Medieval Latin duodēnum digitōrum (“space of twelve digits”) in reference to its length, from duodēnī (“twelve each”) + digitōrum, genitive plural of digitus (“finger; toe; digit”).

Synonyms

dodecadactylum

cecum

colon

gut

ileum

intestines

caecum

large intestine

rectum

small intestine

maw-gut

jejunum