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pylorus

Syllabification: (py·lo·rus)
Pronunciation: /pīˈlôrəs, pə-/
Definition of pylorus

noun (plural pylori /-ˈlôrˌī, -ˈlôrē/)

Anatomy
  • the opening from the stomach into the duodenum (small intestine).

Origin:

early 17th century: via late Latin from Greek pulouros 'gatekeeper', from pulē 'gate' + ouros 'warder'

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