Meaning of pylorus in English

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