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paraduodenal smear

DEFINITIONS OF: paraduodenal smear

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n alimentary tract smear of material obtained from the duodenum

Synonyms:
duodenal smear
Type of:
alimentary tract smear
any of several cytologic smears obtained from different parts of the alimentary tract; obtained by specialized lavage techniques and used mainly to diagnose cancer in those parts
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