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pyloric sphincter
 

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Noun pyloric sphincter has 1 sense
  1. 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 Sphincter

Description:

The pyloric sphincter is a ring-shaped muscle located at the lower end of the stomach. It acts as a valve, controlling the passage of partially digested food from the stomach to the small intestine.

Sample Sentences:

As a Noun:

  • The pyloric sphincter regulates the flow of food into the small intestine.
  • The doctor discovered a blockage in the pyloric sphincter during the examination.

As a Verb:

  • The muscles contract to pyloric sphincter, preventing the acid reflux.
  • After eating, the stomach pyloric sphincter relaxes to allow food to pass into the intestines.

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