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duodenal

[doo-uh-deen-l, dyoo-, doo-od-n-uhl, dyoo-] / ˌdu əˈdin l, ˌdyu-, duˈɒd n əl, dyu- /
ADJECTIVE
abdominal
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He was declared dead at the jail, and the medical examiner later noted that his gastrointestinal tract was filled with blood caused by duodenal ulcers.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2024

Taken internally, calendula may relieve throat infections, improve digestion, and heal gastric and duodenal ulcers.

From National Geographic • Feb. 7, 2024

His brother Christopher died from a perforated duodenal ulcer at the age of 21.

From BBC • Dec. 23, 2023

He was diagnosed with duodenal cancer early that year but continued working.

From New York Times • Aug. 17, 2022

"Madam's duodenal ulcer, sir," replied the landlord, with a deferential bow, dedicated, doubtless, to that organ.

From The Best British Short Stories of 1922 by Cournos, John