Brunner's glands

A form of Brunner's gland — 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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noun
  1. pluralplural of Brunner's gland
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