duodenitis

[ doo-oh-di-nahy-tis, dyoo-; doo-od-n-ahy-tis, dyoo- ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. inflammation of the duodenum.

duodenitis

/ ˌdjuːəʊdɪˈnaɪtɪs /

noun

1. inflammation of the duodenum

Word History and Origins

Origin of duodenitis¹

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

Example Sentences

Intermittent and remittent fevers are always attended with gastro-duodenitis and gastro-hepatitis.

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In the more chronic forms we almost invariably encounter the condition of gastro-duodenitis.

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For the relief of duodenitis means are used to relieve the digestion of the want of the biliary and pancreatic secretions.

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The duodenitis and catarrh of the ducts may persist, and become chronic after the stomach lesion is gone.

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