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Lieberkühn's glands |
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Lieberkühn's glands [lē′bərkēnz] Etymology: Johann N. Lieberkühn, German anatomist, 1711-1756; L, glans, acorn tubular glands between the bases of the villi of the small intestine and on the surface of the epithelium of the large intestine. They secrete a watery fluid, not digestive enzymes. Also called crypts of Lieberkühn, follicles of Lieberkühn, intestinal glands. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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