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pylorus

/paɪˈlɔː.rəs/

Traduction: Ouverture ou sphincter reliant l'estomac au duodénum, contrôlant le passage des aliments partiellement digérés.

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noun

/paɪˈlɔː.rəs/C2formalmedical
  • frOuverture ou sphincter reliant l'estomac au duodénum, contrôlant le passage des aliments partiellement digérés.

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.

    frPylore

    • 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.

    Synonymespyloric valve

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