How to Pronounce "duodenum"
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The duodenum is the first part of the small intestine, where food mixes with digestive juices after leaving the stomach.
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The duodenum is part of the small intestine.
Food leaves the stomach and enters the duodenum.
Doctors can check the duodenum with a special camera.
Bile and pancreatic juices mix with food in the duodenum.