General Anatomy · Digestive System · Easy
Duodenum
Meaning: The first, C-shaped part of the small intestine, receiving food from the stomach plus bile and pancreatic juice.
In practice: The gastroscopy showed an ulcer in the first part of the duodenum, likely linked to Helicobacter pylori infection.
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