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Duodenal

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duodenal /du·o·de·nal/ (doo?o-de´n'l) (doo-od´ah-n'l) of or pertaining to the duodenum.
Duodenal
Refers to the duodenum, or the first part of the small intestine.
Mentioned in: Gastritis, H-2 Blockers

duodenal
of or pertaining to the duodenum.

duodenal glands
glands in the submucosa of the duodenum, opening into the small intestine; called also Brunner's glands.
duodenal reflux
retrograde movement of duodenal contents, either into the stomach where it has been incriminated as a cause of vomiting and gastric hyposecretion, or into the pancreatic duct and parenchyma as a factor in the etiology of acute pancreatitis.
duodenal stenosis
occurs in young foals up to 4 months old. Characterized by salivation, mild colic, regurgitation and unthriftiness.
duodenal ulcer
peptic ulcer of the duodenum. See also ulcer.

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Currently indicated for the treatments of gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer as well as an adjunct to Helicobacter pylori eradication, Takepron is now available for the treatment of non-erosive gastroesophageal reflux disease.
Endoscopy showed white superficial embossments of the duodenal mucosa.
To examine only the esophagus and larynx, for example, means I may miss a gastric tumor or duodenal ulcer.
 
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