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What is a Brunner's gland?

What is a Brunner's gland? Here are some definitions.

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.
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