duodenum
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
The first section of the small intestine, just after the stomach, where digestion of food continues.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "Bile and pancreatic juice both enter the digestive tract in the _____."
Answer: duodenum
In your own words, what does "duodenum" mean?
The first section of the small intestine, just after the stomach, where digestion of food continues.
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