pylorus

[ pahy-lawr-uhs, -lohr-, pi- ]

noun

, Anatomy.

, plural py·lo·ri [pahy-, lawr, -ahy, -, lohr, -ahy, pi-].

1. the opening between the stomach and the duodenum.

pylorus

/ paɪˈlɔːrəs /

noun

1. the small circular opening at the base of the stomach through which partially digested food (chyme) passes to the duodenum

pylorus

/ pī-lôr′əs,pĭ- /

, Plural pylori pī-lôr′ī′,pĭ-

1. The passage at the lower end of the stomach that opens into the small intestine.

Derived Forms

• pyˈloric, adjective

Other Words From

• py·lor·ic [pahy-, lawr, -ik, -, lor, -, pi-], adjective
• postpy·loric adjective
• prepy·loric adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of pylorus¹

1605–15; < Late Latin < Greek pylōrós literally, gatekeeper

Word History and Origins

Origin of pylorus¹

C17: via Late Latin from Greek pulōrus gatekeeper, from pulē gate + ouros guardian

Example Sentences

Numerous lab studies have also found a link between H. pylori infection and the central nervous system.

From Science Daily

Symptoms include bloating, heartburn and general stomach pain, which can be triggered by an infection of the bacterium Helicobacter pylori.

From Salon

Another cause may be an infection with bacteria called Helicobacter pylori.

From Seattle Times

Helicobacter pylori, for example, can induce cancer by secreting a protein called Tipα that can penetrate cells, alter their gene expression and drive gastric cancer.

From Salon

Over time, both H. pylori and NSAIDs can break down the mucosal barrier of the gut lining, eventually causing an ulcer to develop.

From Seattle Times