duodenal smear
Definition
- Noun:
- A diagnostic specimen: A "duodenal smear" is a medical sample taken from the duodenum (the first part of the small intestine) for microscopic examination. It is a type of alimentary tract smear used to detect abnormalities, infections, or parasites.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The doctor ordered a duodenal smear to check for giardia.
- Analysis of the duodenal smear revealed abnormal cells.
Advanced Usage
- Medical Procedure Context: The term is primarily used in clinical and laboratory settings. It refers to the sample itself, not the act of collecting it.
- The pathologist examined the duodenal smear under the microscope.
Variants and Related Words
- Duodenal aspirate: A fluid sample obtained from the duodenum, often related to but distinct from a smear.
- Alimentary tract smear: The broader category of smears taken from the digestive tract, which includes duodenal smears.
Synonyms
- Duodenal specimen: A more general term for any sample taken from the duodenum.
- Intestinal smear: A broader term that could include smears from other parts of the intestines.
Related Phrases
- To obtain a duodenal smear: This phrase describes the action of collecting the sample.
- The procedure was performed to obtain a duodenal smear.
Noun
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alimentary tract smear of material obtained from the duodenum
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