Definitions

1. adjective

relating to the pylorus, a region of the stomach where it joins the small intestine, or to the pylorus itself.

“The pyloric sphincter is a crucial muscle in the digestive system.”

2. noun

a pylorus, especially in medical contexts.

“The surgeon operated on the patient’s pyloric ulcer.”

3. adverb

in a way that affects the pylorus or its function.

“The medication was administered pylorically to avoid digestive complications.”