Pylorus

Definition

The pylorus is the region of the stomach that connects to the duodenum, which is the first part of the small intestine. It acts as a valve, controlling the passage of partially digested food from the stomach to the small intestine.

Related terms

Stomach:

A muscular organ in the digestive system that breaks down food using stomach acid and enzymes.

Duodenum:

The first section of the small intestine immediately beyond the stomach, where most chemical digestion takes place.

Gastric emptying: The process by which food leaves the stomach and enters the duodenum, regulated by factors including pyloric control