plural of pylorus

plural of pyloric sphincter

(anatomy) A valvular fold at the end of the pyloric canal which lets food pass from the stomach to the duodenum.

(anatomy) Muscular valve connecting the stomach to the duodenum and regulating flow of materials out of the stomach.

(medicine) Of or relating to the pylorus.

An outpocketing in the intestines of fish.

plural of pyloric valve

plural of pyloric caecum

(pathology) A narrowing of the pylorus which prevents the normal passage of food from the stomach to the small intestine.