pyloric sphincter

Noun

1.

pyloric sphincter - the sphincter muscle of the pylorus that separates the stomach from the duodenum Synonyms: musculus sphincter pylori, pyloric valve

Pronunciation: (py-LOR-ik SFEENK-tur)

The muscle between the stomach and the small intestine.

anatomical sphincter, musculus sphincter pylori, pyloric valve, pylorus, sphincter, sphincter muscle