pylori

/ˈpaɪləri/

Definitions

1. noun

A spiral valve or fold of tissue that connects the stomach to the small intestine, or a bacterium (Helicobacter pylori) that infects this area and is associated with stomach ulcers.

“The pylori infection was treated with antibiotics and a course of medication to prevent future infections.”

Synonyms

  • gastritis
  • ulcer

Antonyms

  • healthy
  • normal