pyloric stenosis

py·lo·rus ste·no·sis

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pahy-lawr-uh s, -lohr-, pi- sti-noh-sis]
- /paɪˈlɔr əs, -ˈloʊr-, pɪ- stɪˈnoʊ sɪs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pahy-lawr-uh s, -lohr-, pi- sti-noh-sis]
- /paɪˈlɔr əs, -ˈloʊr-, pɪ- stɪˈnoʊ sɪs/

Definition of pyloric stenosis words

noun pyloric stenosis an abnormal narrowing of the valve at the outlet from the stomach, preventing normal passage of food into the small intestine. 1

before 1895

One of the 18% newest English words

First recorded in 1895-1900

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 3% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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