pylorus
noun
the opening between the stomach and the duodenum.
pylori
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pluralof pylorus.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Lung cancer was linked to smoking and air pollution, while stomach cancer was largely linked to a bacteria called Helicobacter pylori.
From Barron's ● Feb. 3, 2026
The agency's report also looked at nine cancer-causing infections including HPV, hepatitis viruses which lead to liver cancer and the stomach bug H. pylori.
From BBC ● Feb. 3, 2026
Researchers have long suspected Helicobacter pylori, a common gut microbe, of being a potential risk factor.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 13, 2023
Another cause may be an infection with bacteria called Helicobacter pylori.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 7, 2023
Cancer-inducing microbes such as Enterococcus faecalis, Helicobacter pylori and Papillomavirus are associated with increased tumor burden and cancer progression.
From Salon ● Feb. 28, 2023
