Does Dry Shampoo Cause Dandruff? Ever since the day we met, my dry shampoo and I have been attached at the hip. It goes with me everywhereâto the gym, on vacation and even to work! But one day my devotion to it was shaken when a friend said she thought it was causing her dandruff.
duodenum. the first or proximal portion of the small intestine, extending from the pylorus to the jejunum. It plays an important role in digestion of food because the bile and pancreatic ducts empty into it. See also digestive system.
home / medterms medical dictionary a-z list / duodenal ulcer definition Medical Definition of Duodenal ulcer Duodenal ulcer: A crater (ulcer) in the lining of the beginning of the small intestine (duodenum). Ulcer formation is caused by infection with Helicobacter pylori. Other factors predisposing a person to ulcers include anti-inflammatory medications and cigarette smoking.