pylorus

American  

[pahy-lawr-uhs, -lohr-, pi-] / paɪˈlɔr əs, -ˈloʊr-, pɪ- /

noun

Anatomy.

plural

pylori

1. the opening between the stomach and the duodenum.

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pylorus British  

/ paɪˈlɔːrəs /

noun

1. the small circular opening at the base of the stomach through which partially digested food (chyme) passes to the duodenum

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pylorus Scientific  

/ pī-lôr′əs,pĭ- /

plural

pylori

1. The passage at the lower end of the stomach that opens into the small intestine.

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Other Word Forms

• postpyloric adjective
• prepyloric adjective
• pyloric adjective

Etymology

Origin of pylorus

1605–15; < Late Latin < Greek pylōrós literally, gatekeeper

Example Sentences

Numerous lab studies have also found a link between H. pylori infection and the central nervous system.

From Science Daily

Symptoms include bloating, heartburn and general stomach pain, which can be triggered by an infection of the bacterium Helicobacter pylori.

From Salon

Another cause may be an infection with bacteria called Helicobacter pylori.

From Seattle Times

Helicobacter pylori, for example, can induce cancer by secreting a protein called Tipα that can penetrate cells, alter their gene expression and drive gastric cancer.

From Salon

Over time, both H. pylori and NSAIDs can break down the mucosal barrier of the gut lining, eventually causing an ulcer to develop.

From Seattle Times