duodenal

[doo-uh-deen-l, dyoo-, doo-od-n-uhl, dyoo-]

adjective

1. of or relating to the duodenum.

Word History and Origins

Origin of duodenal¹

First recorded in 1835–45; duoden(um) + -al ¹

Example Sentences

He was declared dead at the jail, and the medical examiner later noted that his gastrointestinal tract was filled with blood caused by duodenal ulcers.

From Los Angeles Times

Taken internally, calendula may relieve throat infections, improve digestion, and heal gastric and duodenal ulcers.

From National Geographic

His brother Christopher died from a perforated duodenal ulcer at the age of 21.

From BBC

He was diagnosed with duodenal cancer early that year but continued working.

From New York Times

Jain died after a battle with duodenal cancer, which he was diagnosed with in 2017.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• intestinal 
• visceral