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单词 pylorus
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Definition of pylorus in English:

pylorus

nounPlural pylori pʌɪˈlɔːrəspaɪˈlɔrəs
Anatomy
  • The opening from the stomach into the duodenum.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Unless a duodenal switch is performed to lessen absorption, the pylorus and small intestine remain intact.
    • The esophagus, antrum, pylorus, and duodenum were unremarkable.
    • If it is exactly in the midline, it may be the duodenal bulb, the pylorus, or the distal antrum.
    • A septum of connective tissue separates the circular muscle layers of the pylorus and duodenum.
    • A clear catheter entered the stomach at the gastrostomy site and had passed the pylorus into the duodenum.

Origin

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

 
 

Definition of pylorus in US English:

pylorus

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

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The esophagus, antrum, pylorus, and duodenum were unremarkable.
    • Unless a duodenal switch is performed to lessen absorption, the pylorus and small intestine remain intact.
    • If it is exactly in the midline, it may be the duodenal bulb, the pylorus, or the distal antrum.
    • A clear catheter entered the stomach at the gastrostomy site and had passed the pylorus into the duodenum.
    • A septum of connective tissue separates the circular muscle layers of the pylorus and duodenum.

Origin

Early 17th century: via late Latin from Greek pulouros ‘gatekeeper’, from pulē ‘gate’ + ouros ‘warder’.

 
 
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