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pyloric sphincter

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pyloric sphincter [pə′lȯr·ik ′sfiŋk·tər]
(anatomy)
The thickened ring of circular smooth muscle at the lower end of the pyloric canal of the stomach.
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The small intestine is really a tube in three parts that starts at the pyloric sphincter (controls the amount of food that moves into the small intestine from the stomach), the duodenum (which we discussed in my article The Influence of the Duodenum on Health), the jejunum, and ileum.
The Hidden Disaster in the Small Intestine by Paul Blake / Food/cooking/nutrition community
Although in theory an operation on the pyloric sphincter could be the cause this is very rare, as is heartburn in children.
My son suffers heartburn - what can I do? Ask Alan by Birmingham Mail (England)
The pyloric sphincter is tightly shut and does not allow food to pass on to the next phase of digestion in the duodenum until there is adequate neutralization available from the pancreatic fluids and bile.
Is salt good for your health? Unrefined salt vs. industrial grade ... by Bradshaw-Black, Vivienne / Townsend Letter
 
 
 
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