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Keywords: Ulcer, Pertains, Fingerbreadths, Duedeni, Biliary

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Of or pertaining to the duodenum; as, duodenal digestion.

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in or relating to the duodenum; "duodenal ulcer"

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duedeni, twelve). Pertaining to the duodenum. The duodenum was so named because it is "twelve fingerbreadths" in length.

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Pertains to the portion of the small intestine that attaches directly to the stomach. In adults, the duodenum is about 25 cm in length.

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Pertaining to the duodenum, part of the small intestine. As in duodenal ulcer or duodenal biliary drainage.

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