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pylorus

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun pylorus has 1 sense
  1. pylorus - a small circular opening between the stomach and the duodenum
    --1 is a kind of
    orifice, opening, porta
    --1 has parts: pyloric sphincter, pyloric valve, musculus sphincter pylori

Definitions from the Web

Pylorus


Definition

The pylorus is a structure located at the lower end of the stomach that acts as a valve controlling the passage of partially digested food into the small intestine.

Parts of Speech

  • Noun

Senses

1. Anatomy

In anatomy, the pylorus refers to the narrow part of the stomach that connects to the duodenum.

Sample Sentence: The pylorus releases small amounts of chyme into the small intestine at a time.

Usages

1. Popular

In popular usage, the term pylorus is often used to refer to any narrow passage or bottleneck-like structure.

Sample Sentence: The traffic jam turned the highway into a pylorus, causing frustration among the drivers.

2. Local

In local terms, pylorus could be used as a name for a specific natural formation or landmark in a particular region.

Sample Sentence: The hikers gathered near the pylorus, a rock formation that marked the entrance to the forest trail.

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