pyloric valve

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Noun pyloric valve has 1 sense

pyloric sphincter, pyloric valve, musculus sphincter pylori - the sphincter muscle of the pylorus that separates the stomach from the duodenum
--₁ is a kind of sphincter, anatomical sphincter, sphincter muscle
--₁ is a part of pylorus

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Pyloric Valve

Definition: The pyloric valve is a ring-like muscle located between the stomach and the small intestine, specifically at the lower end of the stomach that regulates the flow of partially digested food into the small intestine.

Examples:

Noun (Anatomy): The pyloric valve controls the release of chyme into the duodenum.
Noun (Medical): A malfunctioning pyloric valve can cause symptoms such as vomiting and abdominal pain.

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