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nounthe part of the small intestine between the stomach and the jejunumtype of:
Definition that contains duodenum
- 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
- pancreatic juice a fluid secreted into the duodenum by the pancreas; important for breaking down starches and proteins and fats
- pyloric stenosis narrowing of the pyloric sphincter that blocks the passage of food from the stomach into the duodenum
- pylorus a small circular opening between the stomach and the duodenum
- duodenal ulcer a peptic ulcer of the duodenum