Brunner's gland

名词 n.
中文释义

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. 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.

词形变化

Brunner's glands plural

词源

Named for the Swiss physician who first described them, Johann Conrad Brunner.
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