duodenitis

American

[doo-oh-di-nahy-tis, dyoo-, doo-od-n-ahy-tis, dyoo-] / ˌdu oʊ dɪˈnaɪ tɪs, ˌdyu-, duˌɒd nˈaɪ tɪs, dyu- /

noun

Pathology.

inflammation of the duodenum.

duodenitis British

/ ˌdjuːəʊdɪˈnaɪtɪs /

noun

inflammation of the duodenum

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Etymology

Origin of duodenitis

First recorded in 1850–55; duoden(um) + -itis

Example Sentences

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According to the anatomical part specially attacked, it is subdivided into duodenitis, jejunitis, ileitis, typhlitis, appendicitis, colitis, proctitis.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 6 "English Language" to "Epsom Salts" by Various

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