Meaning of PYLORIC STENOSIS
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[n] narrowing of the pyloric sphincter that blocks the passage of food from the stomach into the duodenum |
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| | See Also: | | stenosis, stricture | |
| Medical Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | Obstruction at the outlet of the stomach. |
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| Biology Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | Pyloric stenosis is due to the abnormal thickening of the muscle of the pylorus; it causes gastrointestinal obstruction. |
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