pylorus
[ pahy-lawr-uhs, -lohr-, pi- ]
noun,plural py·lo·ri [pahy-lawr-ahy, -lohr-ahy, pi-]. /paɪˈlɔr aɪ, -ˈloʊr aɪ, pɪ-/. Anatomy.
the opening between the stomach and the duodenum.
Origin of pylorus
11605–15; <Late Latin <Greek pylōrós literally, gatekeeper
Other words from pylorus
- py·lor·ic [pahy-lawr-ik, -lor-, pi-], /paɪˈlɔr ɪk, -ˈlɒr-, pɪ-/, adjective
- post·py·lor·ic, adjective
- pre·py·lor·ic, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for pylorus
pylorus
/ (paɪˈlɔːrəs) /
nounplural -ri (-raɪ)
the small circular opening at the base of the stomach through which partially digested food (chyme) passes to the duodenum
Origin of pylorus
1C17: via Late Latin from Greek pulōrus gatekeeper, from pulē gate + ouros guardian
Derived forms of pylorus
- pyloric, adjective
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Scientific definitions for pylorus
pylorus
[ pī-lôr′əs, pĭ- ]
Plural pylori (pī-lôr′ī′, pĭ-)
The passage at the lower end of the stomach that opens into the small intestine.
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