Pyloric

Pronunciation: /paɪˈlɔrɪk/

Definitions of pyloric

adjective relating to or near the opening of the stomach into the small intestine

Example Sentences

A1 The pyloric valve controls the flow of food from the stomach to the small intestine.

A2 The pyloric sphincter is a ring of muscle that regulates the passage of food from the stomach to the small intestine.

B1 A pyloric stenosis can cause vomiting and dehydration in infants.

B2 The pyloric region of the stomach is responsible for grinding food and regulating its passage into the intestines.

C1 The pyloric canal is a narrow passage that connects the stomach to the duodenum.

C2 Pyloric ulcers can develop in the lining of the stomach near the pylorus.

Examples of pyloric in a Sentence

formal The pyloric sphincter is a ring of muscle located at the outlet of the stomach.

informal I heard that the doctor found a problem with my pyloric valve.

slang My pyloric muscle is acting up again, causing me some stomach issues.

figurative The pyloric barrier between us seemed insurmountable, preventing us from truly connecting.

Grammatical Forms of pyloric

• past tense: pyloriced
• plural: pylorics
• comparative: more pyloric
• superlative: most pyloric
• present tense: pylorics
• future tense: will pyloric
• perfect tense: have pyloriced
• continuous tense: is pyloricing
• singular: pyloric
• positive degree: pyloric
• infinitive: to pyloric
• gerund: pyloricing
• participle: pyloriced

Origin and Evolution of pyloric

First Known Use: 1650 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'pyloric' originates from the Greek word 'pulōr', meaning gatekeeper or doorkeeper.

Evolution of the word: Initially used in reference to the pylorus, the opening from the stomach into the duodenum, the term 'pyloric' has evolved to also describe anything related to or located near the pylorus in medical terminology.