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Definition of paraduodenal in English:

paraduodenal

adjective

Anatomy Medicine

  • Located beside the duodenum; specifically designating a peritoneal recess located beside the duodenum.

Pronunciation

paraduodenal

/ˌparədjuːəˈdiːnl/ /ˌparədʒuːəˈdiːnl/

Origin

Late 19th century. After French para-duodénal.