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pyloric valve

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Noun1.pyloric valve - the sphincter muscle of the pylorus that separates the stomach from the duodenumpyloric valve - the sphincter muscle of the pylorus that separates the stomach from the duodenum
pylorus - a small circular opening between the stomach and the duodenum
anatomical sphincter, sphincter, sphincter muscle - a ring of muscle that contracts to close an opening


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Introducing your new publication In clinical trials, the instrument worked well mechanically, permitting navigation of the human colon, and subsequently was used as a gastroscope for animals in viewing the pyloric valve and duodenum.
A small amount is broken down chemically, but most of the alcohol heads toward the small intestine through an opening called the pyloric valve.
The pyloric valve, the normal outlet which controls the release of food from the stomach to the small intestine, continues to function normally.
 
 
 
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