Pyloric sphincter

Descriptions of Pyloric sphincter

Pyloric sphincter: the sphincter muscle of the pylorus that separates the stomach from the duodenum
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Summary Information: Pyloric sphincter

Pyloric sphincter: The pyloric sphincter is a ring of muscle that lies between the pylorus of the stomach and the duodenum of the small intestine. The pyloric sphincter lets food that has been partially digested in the stomach into the small intestine. Conditions that afflict the pyloric sphincter include stomach cancer and pyloric stenosis.

Closely Related Organs: Pyloric sphincter

The following organs are closely related to the organ: Pyloric sphincter:

• Digestive system
• Stomach
• Sections of the stomach
• Small intestine
• Duodenum

Conditions Afflicting Organs: Pyloric sphincter

The following conditions are related to the organ: Pyloric sphincter:

• Stomach cancer
• Pyloric stenosis

Other Names: Pyloric sphincter

The following are other names for the organ: Pyloric sphincter:

• Pyloric valve

Symptoms Related to Afflictions of: Pyloric sphincter

These symptoms are related to afflictions of the organ: Pyloric sphincter:

• Severe, progressive vomiting in infants
• Poor weight gain in infants
• Indigestion
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Abdominal pain

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Pyloric sphincter: Related Topics

• Pyloric
• Sphincter

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