Meaning of pylorus in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /paɪˈlɔrəs/

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  1. Noun

    pylorus

    Etymology

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

    Definitions

    1. a small circular opening between the stomach and the duodenum

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