- duodenal gland
Medical dictionary. 2011.
duodenal gland
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duodenal gland — noun : brunner s gland … Useful english dictionary
gland — An organized aggregation of cells functioning as a secretory or excretory organ. SYN: glandula (1) [TA]. [L. glans, acorn] accessory g. a small mass of glandular structure, detached from but lying near another and larger g., to which it is… … Medical dictionary
Duodenal cap — Disambiguation: Duodenal ampulla redirects here. This page is not to be confused with the Ampulla of Vater (also known as the hepatopancreatic ampulla); the union of the pancreatic duct and the common bile duct. Duodenal cap Latin ampulla… … Wikipedia
Brunner's gland — Brun·ner s gland bru̇n ərz n any of the compound racemose glands in the submucous layer of the duodenum that secrete alkaline mucus and a potent proteolytic enzyme called also duodenal gland, gland of Brunner Brunner Johann Conrad (1653 1727)… … Medical dictionary
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Major duodenal papilla — Interior of the descending portion of the duodenum, showing bile papilla … Wikipedia
Minor duodenal papilla — Latin papilla duodeni minor The minor duodenal papilla is the opening of the accessory pancreatic duct into the duodenum. It is sometimes absent, and often nonfunctional. The other names of minor duodenal papilla is Santorini s minor caruncle.… … Wikipedia
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fossa — A depression usually more or less longitudinal in shape below the level of the surface of a part. [L. a trench or ditch] acetabular f. [TA] a depressed area in the floor of the acetabulum superior to the … Medical dictionary
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