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duodenal smear

duodenal smear

7.4
A small sample of cells taken from the upper part of the small intestine to check for infection
  • noun
  • /ˌduːəˈdiːnəl smɪr/
  • Specialized
translation icon : frotis duodenal
  • The doctor ordered a duodenal smear to look for parasites.

Examples

  • Microscopic analysis of a duodenal smear revealed the presence of Giardia.

  • A duodenal smear can help diagnose infections in the upper part of the small intestine.

  • The doctor ordered a duodenal smear for analysis.

  • A duodenal smear can help diagnose infections.

  • A duodenal smear can help diagnose infections in the upper part of the small intestine.

  • Microscopic analysis of a duodenal smear revealed the presence of Giardia.

  • The doctor ordered a duodenal smear to look for parasites.

Synonyms

paraduodenal smear
vsduodenal smear
  • Specialized
9.3

A test that examines material from the first part of the small intestine under a microscope to check for infection

is a lab sample used for microscopic analysis rather than for diagnosis

Surface Forms

duodenal smear singular
duodenal smears plural

Morphology

duodenal + smear

The phrase denotes a smear (specimen spread on a slide) taken from the duodenum; this meaning is directly built from 'duodenal' (related to the duodenum) + 'smear' (a specimen). Although medically technical, the modifier–noun composition is fully compositional and predictable, so a learner who knows both constituents can infer the meaning.

Etymology

Duodenal smear is a medical name that describes the action: duodenal means the first part of the small intestine and a smear is a thin sample spread on a glass slide. Doctors look at that slide under a microscope to find germs or damaged cells, so the name shows why the test helps 'diagnose' problems.