Word: duodenum
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Dates: during 1941-1941
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Ulcers. There are two main types of ulcers in the digestive tract: 1) those of the duodenum (pronounced du-oh-dee'-num); 2) those of the stomach. For both, a mild, milky diet and a calm, easy life may bring relief. Ulcers of the duodenum may be removed by a surgeon, but usually they return in worse form. Only consolation: duodenal ulcers practically never turn into cancer...