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Definitions of duodenum
  1. noun
    the part of the small intestine between the stomach and the jejunum
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  • duodenal in or relating to the duodenum
  • jejunum the part of the small intestine between the duodenum and the ileum
  • pyloric sphincter the sphincter muscle of the pylorus that separates the stomach from the duodenum
  • common bile duct a duct formed by the hepatic and cystic ducts; opens into the duodenum
  • musculus sphincter pylori the sphincter muscle of the pylorus that separates the stomach from the duodenum
  • duodenal smear alimentary tract smear of material obtained from the duodenum
  • pyloric stenosis narrowing of the pyloric sphincter that blocks the passage of food from the stomach into the duodenum
  • pancreatic juice a fluid secreted into the duodenum by the pancreas; important for breaking down starches and proteins and fats
  • pylorus a small circular opening between the stomach and the duodenum
  • duodenal ulcer a peptic ulcer of the duodenum
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