Duodenal ampulla
duodenal ampulla n.
The dilated portion of the upper part of the duodenum. Also called duodenal cap.
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- Duodenary
[doo-uh-den-uh-ree, -dee-nuh-ree, dyoo-] /ˌdu əˈdɛn ə ri, -ˈdi nə ri, ˌdyu-/ adjective 1. . /ˌdjuːəˈdiːnərɪ/ adjective 1. of or relating to the number 12; duodecimal
- Duodenal-ulcer
noun, Pathology. 1. a peptic ulcer located in the duodenum.