Meaning Of The Word Pylorus

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Pylorus Meaning

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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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