duodenum

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Duodenum: the chylific ventricle; also applied to the first section of the digestive tract just behind entrance of malpighian tubules.

From Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology by Smith, John. B.

The Gall-Bladder is fasten'd to the hollow part thereof, and dischargeth its Choler into the Gut Duodenum, thro' the Vessels that bear the Name of Meatus Choledochi, or Ductus Biliares.

From The Compleat Surgeon or, the whole Art of Surgery explain'd in a most familiar Method. by Le Clerc, Charles Gabriel

Duodenum, dū-o-dē′num, n. the first portion of the small intestines, so called because about twelve fingers'-breadth in length:—pl.

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 1 of 4: A-D) by Various

No, the Duodenum, which is the first of the thin Guts, is only twelve Fingers breadth long.

From The Compleat Surgeon or, the whole Art of Surgery explain'd in a most familiar Method. by Le Clerc, Charles Gabriel

Three; that is to say, the Duodenum, the Jejunum, and the Ileon.

From The Compleat Surgeon or, the whole Art of Surgery explain'd in a most familiar Method. by Le Clerc, Charles Gabriel