HyperDic: pyloric_sphincter

English > 1 sense of the expression pyloric sphincter:
NOUNbodypyloric sphincter, pyloric valve, musculus sphincter pylorithe sphincter muscle of the pylorus that separates the stomach from the duodenum
English > pyloric sphincter: 1 sense > noun 1, body
MeaningThe sphincter muscle of the pylorus that separates the stomach from the duodenum.
Synonymspyloric valve, musculus sphincter pylori
Part ofpylorusA small circular opening between the stomach and the duodenum
Broadersphincter, anatomical sphincter, sphincter muscleA ring of muscle that contracts to close an opening
Spanishesfínter del píloro, esfínter pilórico
Catalanesfínter del pílor

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