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pyloric gland

noun

Definitions of pyloric gland noun

  1. Countableanatomy

    A short, tube-shaped organ located on the inner surface of the stomach, responsible for producing mucus.

    • The stomach lining is divided into two main sections: the anterior region covered by fundic glands and the posterior region covered by pyloric glands.

    • Pyloric gland hyperplasia is a benign condition affecting the stomach's mucous membrane.

    • The pyloric glands, situated in the pyloric region of the stomach, secrete protective mucus.