Definition of Duodenal smear

1. Noun. Alimentary tract smear of material obtained from the duodenum.

Exact synonyms: Paraduodenal Smear
Generic synonyms: Alimentary Tract Smear

Medical Definition of Duodenal smear

1. A group of cytologic specimens containing material from the mouth (oral smear), oesophagus and stomach (gastric smear), duodenum (paraduodenal smear), and colon, obtained by specialised lavage techniques; used principally for the diagnosis of cancer of those areas. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Duodenal Smear

duodecuple
duodena
duodenal
duodenal ampulla
duodenal atresia
duodenal bulb
duodenal cap
duodenal digestion
duodenal diverticulum
duodenal fistula
duodenal fossae
duodenal glands
duodenal impression
duodenal polyp
duodenal smear (current term)
duodenal sphincter
duodenal tumours
duodenal ulcer
duodenary
duodenase
duodene
duodenectomies
duodenectomy
duodenes
duodenitis
duodeno-
duodenocholangitis
duodenocholecystostomy
duodenocholedochotomy

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