The duodenum is a section of the small intestine.
Source: tatoeba (4091048)
Duodenum
/ˌdjuːə(ʊ)ˈdiːnəm/
Synonyms for "duodenum" (54 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (11)
Strong matches (16)
Related words (27)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: abdomen, anus, appendix, bile pancreatic interface, blind gut.
- Sentence evidence is available for duodenum, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
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Synonym selection checklist
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- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
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- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "duodenum"
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If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
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2. Tune tone
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3. Re-read context
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Final fit check
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Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
7 entriesdigestive diseasedigestive organdigestive processgastrointestinal diseasegastrointestinal functiongastrointestinal tractsmall intestine
More specific
10 entriesascending part of duodenumbile mixingchyme neutralizationdescending part of duodenumduodenal bulbduodenal ulcerduodenitisduodenojejunal obstructionhorizontal part of duodenumpancreatic enzyme activation
Collocations
5 entriesduodenal bulbduodenal papilladuodenal ulcerduodenojejunal junctionproximal small intestine
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
5 entriesSample sentences
8 total sentences available.
Next I removed all the intestines as far as the duodenum and dealt with them as with the rectum, and so I had the intestines clean and without fetor.
Source: tatoeba (11507890)
Have you ever suffered from an ulcer of the stomach or duodenum, or from diseases of the gall bladder or pancreas?
Source: tatoeba (12258305)
From the Stomacke to the very Fundament, are produced the Guts or Inteſtina, which ſerue a little to alter and diſtribute the Chilus, and convey away the excrements. They are divided into ſmall and great, by reason of their ſite and ſubſtance, ſlender or thicker. The ſlender is Duodenum or whole gut, which is next to the ſtomacke, ſome twelue inches long (ſaith Fuſchius.)
Source: wiktionary
Showing 4 of 8 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "duodenum"?
Closest matches include abdomen, anus, appendix, bile pancreatic interface, blind gut.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "duodenum"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.