| Pronunciation: | | pI'lowrus
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[n] a small circular opening between the stomach and the duodenum |
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PYLORUS is a 7 letter word that starts with P. |
| | See Also: | | musculus sphincter pylori, opening, orifice, porta, pyloric sphincter, pyloric valve |
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Py*lo"rus\, n.; pl. {Pylori}. [L., fr. Gr. ? pylorus,
gate keeper; ? a gate + ? watcher, guardian.] (Anat.)
(a) The opening from the stomach into the intestine.
(b) A posterior division of the stomach in some
invertebrates.
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| Medical Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | opening from the stomach into the top of the small intestine (duodenum). |
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| Biology Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | The narrow opening that separates the stomach and the small intestine. |
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