pylori
- plural of pylorus.
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
"To us, this finding reinforces the assumption that an H. pylori infection could be a modifiable risk factor for Alzheimer's disease," Douros concludes.
From Science Daily • Dec. 13, 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
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 • Feb. 25, 2023
