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Duodenum vs Esophagogastroduodenal - What's the difference?

duodenum | esophagogastroduodenal |

As a noun duodenum

is duodenum.

As an adjective esophagogastroduodenal is

(anatomy) relating to the esophagus, stomach and duodenum.

duodenum

English

Noun

(en-noun)
  • The first part of the small intestine, starting at the lower end of the stomach and extending to the jejunum.

    • Derived terms

    * duodenal * duodenitis

    Synonyms

    * dodecadactylum, maw-gut (both obsolete)

    External links

    * (wikipedia "duodenum")

    esophagogastroduodenal

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • (anatomy) Relating to the esophagus, stomach and duodenum