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Duodenitis
Pronunciation
Definition 1
Inflammation of the duodenum (the first part of the small intestine that connects to the stomach). (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
Acute or chronic inflammation of the duodenum. Causes include bacterial and viral infections and gastroesophageal reflux disease. Symptoms include vomiting and abdominal pain. (NCI Thesaurus)
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