Brunner's gland en · NOUN
Etymology
Named for the Swiss physician who first described them, Johann Conrad Brunner.
Meanings
- 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.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunner's glands | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (1)
hu Brunner-mirigy (compound tubular submucosal gland)