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Duodenitis
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Definition
: Inflammation of the DUODENUM section of the small intestine (INTESTINE, SMALL). Erosive duodenitis may cause bleeding in the UPPER GI TRACT and PEPTIC ULCER.
Other names
Duodenitis, Erosive; Erosive Duodenitis