Pylorus

n.

1.

(Anat.) The opening from the stomach into the intestine.

Noun

1.

pylorus - a small circular opening between the stomach and the duodenum

Pronunciation: (py-LOR-us)

The opening from the stomach into the top of the small intestine (duodenum).

musculus sphincter pylori, opening, orifice, porta, pyloric sphincter, pyloric valve