pyloric
/pai'lɔrik/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Relating to or near the pylorus: Pertaining to the anatomical region or structure known as the pylorus, which is the muscular opening from the stomach into the duodenum (the first part of the small intestine).
Usage
- The term pyloric is used exclusively in medical, biological, and anatomical contexts to describe structures, functions, or conditions associated with the pylorus.
- It is typically used as an attributive adjective, meaning it comes before and modifies a noun (e.g., sphincter).
Examples
- Adjective:
- The pyloric sphincter controls the passage of food from the stomach to the small intestine.
- The patient was diagnosed with pyloric stenosis, a condition that narrows the opening from the stomach.
- The endoscope allowed the doctor to examine the pyloric region of the stomach.
Advanced Usage
- "Pyloric antrum": The wider, more superior part of the pyloric region of the stomach, which leads into the pyloric canal.
- The biopsy was taken from the pyloric antrum.
- "Pyloric valve": Another term for the pyloric sphincter.
- The pyloric valve prevents the backflow of intestinal contents.
Variants and Related Words
- Pylorus (noun): The specific anatomical structure—the opening or passage between the stomach and duodenum.
- The food passes through the pylorus.
- Pyloroplasty (noun): A surgical procedure to widen the opening of the pylorus.
- The surgeon performed a pyloroplasty to relieve the obstruction.
- Pylorospasm (noun): A spasmodic contraction of the pylorus.
- Infant pylorospasm can cause projectile vomiting.
Synonyms
- There are no direct common-language synonyms. In technical contexts, phrases like "of the pylorus" or "pertaining to the gastric outlet" can convey a similar meaning.
Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)
- Not applicable. Pyloric does not form phrasal verbs.
Related Idioms
- Not applicable. There are no idioms containing the word pyloric.
Adjective
- relating to or near the pylorus