pylorus
pronunciation
How to pronounce pylorus in British English:
UK [paɪ'lɔ:rəs]
How to pronounce pylorus in American English:
US [paɪ'loʊrəs]
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- Noun:
- a small circular opening between the stomach and the duodenum
Word Origin
- pylorus (n.)
- 1610s, from Late Latin pylorus "the lower orifice of the stomach," from Greek pyloros, literally "gatekeeper, porter," from pyle "gate" (see pylon) + ouros "watcher, guardian" (see warrant (n.)). Related: Pyloric.