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pyloric valve

/paɪˈlɔːrɪk vælv/

Tradução: Anel muscular liso localizado na junção entre o estômago e o duodeno, que regula a passagem do alimento parcialmente digerido do estômago para o intestino delgado.

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/paɪˈlɔːrɪk vælv/C1formalmedical
  • ptAnel muscular liso localizado na junção entre o estômago e o duodeno, que regula a passagem do alimento parcialmente digerido do estômago para o intestino delgado.

A muscular ring of smooth muscle located at the junction between the stomach and the duodenum, which regulates the passage of partially digested food from the stomach into the small intestine.

  1. Stomach outlet valveC1formal

    A ring of smooth muscle at the junction between the stomach and the duodenum that controls the passage of partially digested food.

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    • The pyloric valve regulates the flow of chyme into the small intestine.
    • A malfunctioning pyloric valve can cause gastric reflux.
    • The surgeon examined the pyloric valve during the procedure.