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duodenum

/ˌdjuːə(ʊ)ˈdiːnəm/ /ˌduəˈdinəm/

Meanings
noun
The first part of the small intestine, starting at the lower end of the stomach and extending to the jejunum.

Examples :

"The doctor examined the patient's duodenum to see if any ulcers were present in the first part of the small intestine. "
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Illustration patient

patient noun

/ˈpeɪʃənt/

A person or animal who receives treatment from a doctor or other medically educated person.

"The patient followed the doctor's instructions carefully. "

Illustration stomach

stomach noun

/ˈstʌmək/

An organ in animals that stores food in the process of digestion.

"My stomach rumbled loudly during lunch break; I was very hungry. "

Illustration jejunum

jejunum noun

/dʒiːˈdʒuːnəm/

The central of the three divisions of the small intestine which lies between the duodenum and the ileum

"After food leaves the duodenum, it enters the jejunum, where most nutrient absorption occurs. "

Illustration intestine

intestine noun

/ɪnˈtɛstaɪn/ /ɪnˈtɛstɪn/

(often pluralized) The alimentary canal of an animal through which food passes after having passed all stomachs.

"After eating lunch, the food traveled through her intestines. "

Illustration examined

examined verb

/ɪɡˈzæmɪnd/

To observe or inspect carefully or critically

"He examined the crime scene for clues."

Illustration starting

starting verb

/ˈstɑːtɪŋ/ /ˈstɑɹtɪŋ/

To begin, commence, initiate.

"Starting tomorrow, I will wake up an hour earlier to exercise. "

Illustration first

first noun

/fɪrst/ /fɜːst/ /fɝst/

The person or thing in the first position.

"He was the first to complete the course."

Illustration small

small noun

/smoːl/ /smɑl/ /smɔːl/ /smɔl/

Any part of something that is smaller or slimmer than the rest, now usually with anatomical reference to the back.

"The child's small was sore after carrying his heavy backpack to school. "

Illustration ulcers

ulcers noun

/ˈʌlsərz/

An open sore of the skin, eyes or mucous membrane, often caused by an initial abrasion and generally maintained by an inflammation and/or an infection.

"The prolonged stress at work caused him to develop painful stomach ulcers. "

Illustration doctor

doctor noun

/ˈdɒktə/ /ˈdɑktɚ/

A physician; a member of the medical profession; one who is trained and licensed to heal the sick or injured. The final examination and qualification may award a doctor degree in which case the post-nominal letters are D.O., DPM, M.D., DMD, DDS, in the US or MBBS in the UK.

"If you still feel unwell tomorrow, see your doctor."

Illustration present

present noun

/pɹəˈzɛnt/ /ˈpɹɛzənt/ /pɹɪˈzɛnt/

The current moment or period of time.

"In the present, my focus is on finishing this project for work. "

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extending verb

/ɛkˈstɛndɪŋ/

To increase in extent.

"The company is extending its office hours to better serve customers. "