brunner's gland
Brunner's gland
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Definitions of brunner's gland words
- noun brunner's gland any of the glands in the submucosal layer of the duodenum, secreting an alkaline fluid into the small intestine. 1
- noun brunner's gland One of the compound tubular submucosal glands found in that portion of the duodenum which is above the hepatopancreatic sphincter. Their main function is to produce a mucus-rich alkaline secretion to protect the duodenum from acidic chyme and to lubricate the intestinal walls. 0
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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
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