duoden/o
duodenum
From Medieval Latin duodenum, from Latin duodeni, twelve each
Meaning
What does duoden/o mean?
duoden/o is a root meaning duodenum. It comes from Medieval Latin duodenum, from Latin duodeni, twelve each.
Inside words it is spelled duoden.
First part of the small intestine, named for its length of about twelve finger-widths.
In real words
Medical words with duoden/o
esophagogastroduodenoscopy
an endoscopy of the esophagus, stomach and duodenum, also called EGD or upper endoscopy · UK spelling: oesophagogastroduodenoscopy
relating to the duodenum, as in a duodenal ulcer
inflammation of the duodenum, the first part of the small intestine
pancreatoduodenectomy
surgery that removes the head of the pancreas, the duodenum and nearby tissue, also called the Whipple procedure
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Written for biofideX in plain words, after checking these references:
- 12.2 Word Components Related to the Digestive System – Medical Terminology 2e
- Appendix A: Word Parts and What They Mean
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Intestines
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