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Pylorus
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Pylorus The opening from the stomach into the top of the small intestine (duodenum).
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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 sphincter
The muscle between the stomach and the small intestine.
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.
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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
The muscle between the stomach and the small intestine.
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
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.
Peak Expiratory Flow (PEF)
A measurement of lung function, established by the patient's blowing into a special device. The higher the number recorded, the better the lung function. PEF is dependent on the severity of the disease, gender, age and height. A lower reading than expected may be caused by an allergy.
Pollen
Pollen is the male fertilising agent of flowering plants, grasses, trees and weeds.
Provocation test
Also called a challenge test. A test performed on eyes, nose or lungs and used to diagnose an allergy or monitor the effect of e.g. specific allergy vaccination. The allergen is introduced in increasing doses to the organ to see if the person reacts and, if so, at what level of exposure.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
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 sphincter
The muscle between the stomach and the small intestine.
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.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
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
The muscle between the stomach and the small intestine.
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
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.
Peak Expiratory Flow (PEF)
A measurement of lung function, established by the patient's blowing into a special device. The higher the number recorded, the better the lung function. PEF is dependent on the severity of the disease, gender, age and height. A lower reading than expected may be caused by an allergy.
Pollen
Pollen is the male fertilising agent of flowering plants, grasses, trees and weeds.
Provocation test
Also called a challenge test. A test performed on eyes, nose or lungs and used to diagnose an allergy or monitor the effect of e.g. specific allergy vaccination. The allergen is introduced in increasing doses to the organ to see if the person reacts and, if so, at what level of exposure.
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