duodenal

adjective

du·​o·​de·​nal ¦d(y)üə¦dēnᵊl How to pronounce duodenal (audio)
(ˈ)d(y)ü¦ädᵊnəl
: of or relating to the duodenum

Word History

Etymology

New Latin duodenalis, from Medieval Latin duodenum + Latin -alis -al

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“Duodenal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/duodenal. Accessed 19 Dec. 2025.

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