Brunner's gland

Etymology
Named for the Swiss physician who first described them,.

Noun

 * 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.

Translations

 * Hungarian: Brunner-mirigy