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Pyloric sphincter
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Pyloric sphincter The muscle between the stomach and the small intestine.
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Muscle
Tissue made up of bundles of long, slender cells that contract when stimulated.
Stomach
The organ between the esophagus and the small intestine. The stomach is where digestion of protein begins.
Intestine
The tube involved in digestion and extending from the stomach to the anus. Consists of the small intestine and the large intestine.
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Pylori-chek breath test
Pylori-chek breath test is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): urea, c-13.
Pyloric stenosis
A narrowing of the opening between the stomach and the small intestine.
Pyloroplasty
An operation to widen the opening between the stomach and the small intestine to allow contents to pass more freely from the stomach.
Pylorus
The opening from the stomach into the top of the small intestine (duodenum).
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Pulmonary
Pertains to lungs and respiratory system.
Pulmonary edema
A condition in which there is a fluid accumulation in the lungs caused by an incorrectly functioning heart.
Pulmonary valve
The heart valve located between the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery that controls blood flow to the lungs.
Pulmonary vein
The vessel that carries newly oxygenated blood to the heart from the lungs.
Pulse oximeter
A device that measures the amount of oxygen in the blood.
Pyloric sphincter
Pyloric stenosis
A narrowing of the opening between the stomach and the small intestine.
Pyloroplasty
An operation to widen the opening between the stomach and the small intestine to allow contents to pass more freely from the stomach.
Pylorus
The opening from the stomach into the top of the small intestine (duodenum).
Paranasal sinuses
Air cavities within the facial bones, lined by mucous membranes similar to those in other parts of the airways.
Postural tremor
A tremor of a limb that increases when the limb is stretched.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Muscle
Tissue made up of bundles of long, slender cells that contract when stimulated.
Stomach
The organ between the esophagus and the small intestine. The stomach is where digestion of protein begins.
Intestine
The tube involved in digestion and extending from the stomach to the anus. Consists of the small intestine and the large intestine.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Pylori-chek breath test
Pylori-chek breath test is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): urea, c-13.
Pyloric stenosis
A narrowing of the opening between the stomach and the small intestine.
Pyloroplasty
An operation to widen the opening between the stomach and the small intestine to allow contents to pass more freely from the stomach.
Pylorus
The opening from the stomach into the top of the small intestine (duodenum).
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Pulmonary
Pertains to lungs and respiratory system.
Pulmonary edema
A condition in which there is a fluid accumulation in the lungs caused by an incorrectly functioning heart.
Pulmonary valve
The heart valve located between the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery that controls blood flow to the lungs.
Pulmonary vein
The vessel that carries newly oxygenated blood to the heart from the lungs.
Pulse oximeter
A device that measures the amount of oxygen in the blood.
Pyloric sphincter
Pyloric stenosis
A narrowing of the opening between the stomach and the small intestine.
Pyloroplasty
An operation to widen the opening between the stomach and the small intestine to allow contents to pass more freely from the stomach.
Pylorus
The opening from the stomach into the top of the small intestine (duodenum).
Paranasal sinuses
Air cavities within the facial bones, lined by mucous membranes similar to those in other parts of the airways.
Postural tremor
A tremor of a limb that increases when the limb is stretched.
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