| duodenojejunostomy | Operative formation of an artificial communication between the duodenum and the jejunum. Origin: duodeno-+ jejunum, + G. Stoma, mouth (05 Mar 2000) |
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| duodenolysis | Incision of adhesions to the duodenum. Origin: duodeno-+ G. Lysis, a freeing (05 Mar 2000) |
| duodenomesocolic fold | A fold of peritoneum bounding the inferior duodenal recess. Synonym: plica duodenalis inferior, plica duodenomesocolica, duodenomesocolic fold. (05 Mar 2000) |
| duodenorenal ligament | <anatomy> A fold of peritoneum occasionally passing from the termination of the hepatoduodenal ligament to the front of the right kidney. Synonym: ligamentum duodenorenale. (05 Mar 2000) |
| duodenorrhaphy | Suture of a tear or incision in the duodenum. Origin: duodeno-+ G. Rhaphe, a seam (05 Mar 2000) |
| duodenoscopy | Examination of the luminal surface of the duodenum with an endoscope. It is used to localise, identify, and photograph pathologic alterations, to obtain biopsy material and perform other surgical interventions, and for delivery of medication. (12 Dec 1998) |
| duodenostomy | <procedure, surgery> A surgical procedure where a opening is created in the duodenum. (27 Sep 1997) |
| duodenotomy | Incision of the duodenum. Origin: duodeno-+ G. Tome, incision (05 Mar 2000) |