duodenal

/ˌduːəˈdiːnəl/
adjective
  1. Relating to the duodenum, the first part of the small intestine just below the stomach.
    • Duodenal digestion involves enzymes from the pancreas and bile from the liver.
    • The doctor diagnosed him with a duodenal ulcer after the endoscopy.
    • She experienced pain in her upper abdomen that turned out to be a duodenal inflammation.
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