pylorus

Meanings

• noun

  The muscular part of the stomach that controls the passage of food into the small intestine.

  - "The pylorus is a crucial part of the digestive system."
  - "The muscle in the stomach that regulates the emptying of food into the small intestine is called the pylorus."

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Synonyms

pyloric sphincter

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Variants

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pylori , pylorus , pyloruses

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'pyloros' meaning 'gatekeeper'.

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Trivia

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1. The pylorus is about the size and shape of a walnut.

2. The pylorus is made up of two types of muscles: the inner circular muscle and the outer longitudinal muscle.

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1. gastric emptying: The process by which the stomach pushes food into the small intestine through the pylorus.

2. pyloric stenosis: A condition where the muscle at the entrance of the small intestine becomes thickened, narrowing the opening and obstructing the flow of food.

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Culture

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In Greek mythology, the Pylos was a city ruled by Nestor, one of the wise kings who took part in the Trojan War. There is no known connection between the mythological city and the medical term.

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   - Imagine a gate or a valve in the stomach that controls the flow of food into the small intestine. This is the pylorus.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'pylorus' with 'gatekeeper' or 'valve'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase like 'Pylorus: the gate to the small intestine'.

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