Meaning Of The Word Pylorus

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Pylorus Meaning

Pylorus Definition
Pylorus Definition

What's The Definition Of Pylorus?

pylorus in American English
the opening, surrounded by muscular tissue, from the stomach into the duodenum, the first part of the small intestine
noun: the opening between the stomach and the duodenum

pylorus in British English
noun: the small circular opening at the base of the stomach through which partially digested food (chyme) passes to the duodenum

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