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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

pyloric

/ˈpaɪlɔrɪk/ adjective · British & US
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What does pyloric mean?

adjective

Relating to the pylorus, a part of the stomach that connects it to the small intestine, or relating to the pyloric sphincter, a muscle that controls the passage of food from the stomach to the small intestine.

Example

"The pyloric muscles contracted to push food into the small intestine."

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