General Anatomy · Digestive System · Medium

Pylorus

Meaning: The lower outlet region of the stomach, surrounded by a muscular ring controlling emptying into the duodenum.

In practice: The baby's projectile vomiting was caused by a thickened muscle around the pylorus.

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