Pyloric

Synonyms of pyloric

• pyloric sphincter
• pylorus
• gastroduodenal

Antonyms of pyloric

• cardiac
• gastric
• esophageal

Collocations of pyloric

pyloric sphincter

Frequency: 80 %

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

pyloric valve

Frequency: 70 %

The pyloric valve regulates the passage of food from the stomach to the small intestine.

pyloric stenosis

Frequency: 65 %

Pyloric stenosis is a condition where the pylorus becomes abnormally narrow, causing blockage.

Idiomatic Expressions for pyloric

• Phrase: pyloric sphincter
  Meaning: a circular muscle that controls the flow of food from the stomach to the small intestine
  Usage: The doctor explained that the pyloric sphincter regulates the release of food from the stomach into the small intestine.