How Do You Spell PAPILLA DUODENI?

1. Papilla duodeni refers to a small, finger-like projection found in the duodenum, which is the first part of the small intestine. The duodenum is a crucial component of the digestive system, responsible for receiving partially digested food materials from the stomach and assisting in the absorption of nutrients.

   These papilla are also commonly referred to as duodenal papillae or duodenal papilla, and there are usually two major types found in this region: the major duodenal papilla and the minor duodenal papilla. The major duodenal papilla is the larger of the two and acts as the primary site for the entrance of bile from the common bile duct and pancreatic enzymes from the pancreatic duct into the duodenum. This allows for the digestion and absorption of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates.

   The smaller minor duodenal papilla is responsible for receiving pancreatic juice from an accessory pancreatic duct, which provides an additional route for the release of pancreatic enzymes.

   Both types of papilla duodeni are located within the duodenal wall and are lined with specialized cells that produce mucus and digestive enzymes. The presence of these papilla in the duodenum enhances the efficiency of digestion and absorption processes, playing a crucial role in the overall functioning of the digestive system.

2. (1) Bile papilla, Vater's papilla, Santorini's p. or caruncula major; a projection from the inner wall of the duodenum in which is the common orifice of the bile and pancreatic ducts; (2) some anatomists apply the term, p. duodeni or Vater's p. to the elevat on marking the orifice of the accessory pancreatic duct, the bile papilla being called diverticulum duodeni or Vater's diverticulum.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Common Misspellings for PAPILLA DUODENI

The term "papilla duodeni" has its etymology rooted in Latin.

The word "papilla" comes from the Latin word "papilla" which means "nipple" or "teat". It refers to a small, nipple-like projection or elevation on the surface of a structure.

The word "duodeni" is derived from the Latin word "duodeni", which means "twelve each" or "in twelves". It is the genitive plural form of "duodecim" meaning "twelve".