"pyloric valve" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: pyloric valves [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} pyloric valve (plural pyloric valves)
  1. (anatomy) A valvular fold at the end of the pyloric canal which lets food pass from the stomach to the duodenum. Categories (topical): Anatomy Synonyms: pyloric sphincter Related terms: pylorus, proctodeum, ventriculus
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