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Definition of Pylorus
1. Noun. A small circular opening between the stomach and the duodenum.
Generic synonyms: Opening, Orifice, Porta
Terms within: Musculus Sphincter Pylori, Pyloric Sphincter, Pyloric Valve
Derivative terms: Pyloric
Terms within: Musculus Sphincter Pylori, Pyloric Sphincter, Pyloric Valve
Derivative terms: Pyloric
Definition of Pylorus
1. n. The opening from the stomach into the intestine.
Definition of Pylorus
1. Noun. (anatomy) The opening in a vertebrate, including humans, at the lower end of the stomach that opens into the duodenum. ¹
2. Noun. A muscular or myovascular structure that controls the opening of an orifice or lumen of an organ. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Pylorus
1. the opening between the stomach and the duodenum [n -RI or -RUSES] : PYLORIC [adj]
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