About The Word Pylorus
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Pylorus
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What's The Definition Of Pylorus?
[n] a small circular opening between the stomach and the duodenum
Synonyms | Synonyms for Pylorus: Related Terms | Find terms related to Pylorus: See Also | musculus sphincter pylori | opening | orifice | porta | pyloric sphincter | pyloric valve Pylorus In Webster's Dictionary \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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