Brunner's gland

noun

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.

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Meanings

nounBrunner's gland (plural Brunner's glands)

plural Brunner's glands

  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.

Origin

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

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Translations

Hungarian Brunner-mirigy
  • Brunner-mirigycompound tubular submucosal gland
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