Duodenum

C2 16+
Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /duːəˈdiːnəm/

Definitions of duodenum

noun the first part of the small intestine, where most chemical digestion takes place

Example Sentences

A1 The duodenum is the first part of the small intestine.

A2 Food mixes with digestive juices in the duodenum to continue the digestion process.

B1 The duodenum plays a crucial role in absorbing nutrients from food into the bloodstream.

B2 Doctors may use an endoscope to examine the duodenum for any abnormalities.

C1 The duodenum is approximately 25-30 cm long and is responsible for further breaking down food particles.

C2 Disorders of the duodenum can lead to malabsorption of nutrients and other serious health issues.

Examples of duodenum in a Sentence

formal The duodenum is the first part of the small intestine, where most of the digestion and absorption of nutrients takes place.

informal I heard that the duodenum is where all the magic happens in terms of breaking down food.

slang The duodenum is like the VIP section of the small intestine, where all the action happens.

figurative Just like the duodenum processes food, we need to process and digest information before making decisions.

Grammatical Forms of duodenum

plural

duodenums

comparative

more duodenal

superlative

most duodenal

present tense

duodenum

future tense

will duodenum

perfect tense

have duodenum

continuous tense

is duodenuming

singular

duodenum

positive degree

duodenum

infinitive

to duodenum

gerund

duodenuming

participle

duodenumed

Origin and Evolution of duodenum

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'duodenum' comes from the Latin word 'duodecim', which means twelve, as it is approximately twelve finger-widths long.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'duodenum' has retained its original Latin meaning referring to the length of the small intestine segment, but its usage has expanded to include medical terminology related to the specific structure and function of the duodenum in the digestive system.