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pylorus (s), pylori (pl)
1. The opening from the stomach into the top of the small intestine or duodenum.
2. The valve which releases food from the stomach into the intestines.
3. The passage at the lower end of the stomach that opens into the duodenum.
4. A muscular or myovascular structure that opens or closes an orifice or lumen of an organ.
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