duodenal
First intestine segment
Duodenal means relating to the duodenum, the first section of the small intestine immediately beyond the stomach.
A duodenal ulcer forms in this area.
The duodenal lining was inflamed.
Digestive tract organ
- small bowelNarrow digestive organ
- jejunumSecond small intestine portion
- ileumLast small intestine segment
- pylorusStomach's lower opening
stomach · digestive tract · ampulla · papilla · bulb · mucosa · villi · mesentery
Liver-made digestive fluid
- chymePartially digested stomach contents
- digestionBodily food breakdown
- absorptionProcess of taking in
- secretinIntestinal hormone prompting bicarbonate
bicarbonate · neutralization · lipase · amylase · trypsin · nutrient · iron · calcium
Relating to digestion
- gastricOf the stomach
- erosionGradual wearing away
- perforationHole punched through something
- bleedingBlood loss from injury
hemorrhage · antacid · omeprazole · endoscopy · biopsy · pain · dyspepsia · aspirin
Congenital passage closure
- stenosisAbnormal bodily narrowing
- obstructionSomething blocking the way
- intubationPlacing airway tube
- feeding tubeDevice delivering nutrition internally
biopsy · celiac disease · inflammation · malabsorption · reflux · gastroparesis · stent · bypass
intestine
Digestive tract organ
- small bowelNarrow digestive organ
- jejunumSecond small intestine portion
- ileumLast small intestine segment
pylorus · stomach · digestive tract · ampulla · papilla · bulb · mucosa · villi · mesentery · lumen
bile
Liver-made digestive fluid
- chymePartially digested stomach contents
- digestionBodily food breakdown
- absorptionProcess of taking in
secretin · bicarbonate · neutralization · lipase · amylase · trypsin · nutrient · iron · calcium · folate
peptic
Relating to digestion
- gastricOf the stomach
- erosionGradual wearing away
- perforationHole punched through something
bleeding · hemorrhage · antacid · omeprazole · endoscopy · biopsy · pain · dyspepsia · aspirin · stress ulcer
atresia
Congenital passage closure
- stenosisAbnormal bodily narrowing
- obstructionSomething blocking the way
- intubationPlacing airway tube
feeding tube · biopsy · celiac disease · inflammation · malabsorption · reflux · gastroparesis · stent · bypass · switch