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Meaning of PYLORIC STENOSIS

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 Definition: [n]  narrowing of the pyloric sphincter that blocks the passage of food from the stomach into the duodenum
 
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 See Also: stenosis, stricture

 

 

Medical Dictionary
 
 Definition: Obstruction at the outlet of the stomach.
 
Biology Dictionary
 
 Definition: Pyloric stenosis is due to the abnormal thickening of the muscle of the pylorus; it causes gastrointestinal obstruction.
 

 

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