duodenal digestion

du·o·de·nal di·ges·tion

that part of digestion carried on in the duodenum.

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duodenal digestion

That part of digestion that occurs in the duodenum where stomach contents mix with biliary and pancreatic secretions. The duodenum absorbs iron, vitamin B₁₂, and other essential nutrients.

See: duodenum

See also: digestion

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