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pylorus

/paɪˈlɔː.rəs/

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noun

/paɪˈlɔː.rəs/C2formalmedical
  • ruНебольшое круглое отверстие, соединяющее желудок с двенадцатиперстной кишкой и регулирующее прохождение частично переваренной пищи.

A small circular opening that connects the stomach to the duodenum, regulating the passage of partially digested food.

  1. Stomach openingC1formalmedical

    The small, circular opening at the lower end of the stomach that connects to the duodenum, controlling the passage of partially digested food.

    ruПривратник

    • The pylorus regulates the flow of chyme into the small intestine.
    • Ulcers can sometimes form near the pylorus.
    • The surgeon examined the pylorus during the procedure.

    Synonymspyloric valve

Forms
  • pylori plural form
  • pylori's possessive plural form
  • pylorus's possessive singular form