十二指肠 (shí èr zhǐ cháng) — duodenum

Definition

The duodenum: the first, shortest section of the small intestine, connecting the stomach to the jejunum. Named for its length of about twelve finger-widths (十二指 = twelve fingers).

noun

duodenum

Examples

十二指肠。
Yī shēng tōng guò jiǎn chá fā xiàn tā de shí èr zhǐ cháng yǒu yán zhèng.
The doctor found inflammation in his duodenum through examination.
十二指肠，。
shí èr zhǐ cháng Shì xiǎo cháng de yí bù fen, fù zé xiāo huà shí wù.
The duodenum is part of the small intestine and is responsible for digesting food.
十二指肠。
Tā yīn wèi shí èr zhǐ cháng kuì yáng zhù le hǎo jǐ tiān yī yuàn.
He was hospitalized for several days because of a duodenal ulcer.

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