Duodenal Smear (Noun)
Meaning
Alimentary tract smear of material obtained from the duodenum.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- A duodenal smear was collected to analyze the patient's intestinal microbiota for potential pathogens.
- The duodenal smear revealed a high concentration of gram-negative bacteria, which explained the patient's gastrointestinal symptoms.
- A routine duodenal smear test is essential in diagnosing certain parasitic infections affecting the small intestine.
- After collecting a duodenal smear, the laboratory technician carefully prepared the sample for microscopic examination.
- The physician ordered a duodenal smear to determine if the patient's antibiotic treatment had successfully eradicated the Helicobacter pylori infection.