duodenal ampulla


ampulla of duodenum

[TA] the dilated portion of the superior part of the duodenum.
See also: duodenal cap. Synonym(s): ampulla duodeni [TA], bulbus duodeni ☆ , duodenal ampulla (1)

du·o·de·nal am·pul·la

(dū'ō-dē'năl am-pul'lă) The dilated portion of the superior part of the duodenum;
See also: duodenal cap