Duodenum
Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-008736
1. A jointed tube 25-30 cm long that connects the stomach to the jejunum.
2. The first part of the small intestine.
3. The first part of the small intestine that connects to the stomach.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ENV-008736 |
|---|---|
| Field | Environment |
| References | National Cancer Institute Thesaurus (CC BY 4.0); NIH Genetics Home Reference Glossary; National Cancer Institute Glossary |
Record as JSON
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"term": "Duodenum",
"field": "Environment",
"definition": "1. A jointed tube 25-30 cm long that connects the stomach to the jejunum.\n\n2. The first part of the small intestine.\n\n3. The first part of the small intestine that connects to the stomach.",
"references": [
"National Cancer Institute Thesaurus",
"NIH Genetics Home Reference Glossary",
"National Cancer Institute Glossary"
],
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/duodenum/"
}
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