Medical Definition of Duodenojejunal junction

1. Point along the course of the gastrointestinal tract where the duodenum ends and the jejunum begins; occurs approximately at the level of the L2 vertebra, 2-3 cm to the left of the midline; usually takes the form of an acute angle, the duodenojejunal flexure, and is supported by the attachment of the suspensory muscle (ligament) of the duodenum. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Duodenojejunal Junction

duodenectomy
duodenes
duodenitis
duodeno-
duodenocholangitis
duodenocholecystostomy
duodenocholedochotomy
duodenocystostomy
duodenoenterostomy
duodenogastric reflux
duodenojejunal angle
duodenojejunal flexure
duodenojejunal fold
duodenojejunal fossa
duodenojejunal hernia
duodenojejunal junction (current term)
duodenojejunal recess
duodenojejunal sphincter
duodenojejunostomy
duodenolysis
duodenomesocolic fold
duodenorenal ligament
duodenorrhaphy
duodenoscopy
duodenostomy
duodenotomy
duodenum
duodenumed
duodenums
duodonal branches of superior pancreaticoduodenal artery

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