pyloric stenosis

nounPathology.

an abnormal narrowing of the valve at the outlet from the stomach, preventing normal passage of food into the small intestine.

Origin of pyloric stenosis

First recorded in 1895–1900

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Sometimes with pyloric stenosis the stomach is reduced in size.
A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II | Various
Cicatricial stenosis is the most common form of non-malignant pyloric stenosis.
A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II | Various
As a rule, in cases of pyloric stenosis the muscular coat of the stomach is hypertrophied.
A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II | Various
Only one of the varieties of pyloric stenosis can claim consideration as an independent disease.
A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II | Various
Other forms of pyloric stenosis than the cancerous and the cicatricial are rare.
A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II | Various

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