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Pyloric (Adjective)

Meaning

Relating to or near the pylorus.

Classification

Relational adjectives (pertainyms).

Examples

  • A pyloric ulcer is a peptic ulcer that occurs near the pylorus, a part of the stomach.
  • The pyloric sphincter is a ring of smooth muscle that regulates the flow of stomach contents into the small intestine.
  • The pyloric canal is the narrow passage that connects the stomach to the small intestine.
  • Pyloric stenosis is a condition in which the pyloric sphincter becomes abnormally narrowed.
  • The pyloric part of the stomach is where the digestive process is most active before the food enters the small intestine.

Related Words

  • Pylorus (noun)
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