Duodenal gland
System
Digestive
SNOMED CT
41298001
Duodenal gland
Definition
A compound tubular submucosal gland found in that portion of the duodenum which is above the hepatopancreatic sphincter (Sphincter of Oddi). The main function of these glands is to produce a mucus-rich alkaline secretion (containing bicarbonate)[WP].
Also known as Brunner's gland, gland of Brunner, submucosal gland of duodenum — per UBERON
The Duodenal gland is a part of the Digestive.