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pylorus

Pronunciation: /pʌɪˈlɔːrəs/

Definition of pylorus

noun (plural pylori /pʌɪˈlɔːrʌɪ/)

Anatomy
  • the opening from the stomach into the duodenum.

Origin:

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

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