How to Pronounce "pyloric"
word
paɪˈlɔɹɪk
py-LOR-ik
paɪlˈɒɹɪk
py-LOR-ik
Definition
Relating to the pylorus, which is the part of the stomach that connects to the small intestine and controls the passage of food.
IPA Transcription
American English
paɪˈlɔɹɪk
British English
paɪlˈɒɹɪk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
py-LOR-ik
UK
py-LOR-ik
Listen in Context
The pyloric sphincter controls food leaving the stomach.
Doctors examined the pyloric region during the endoscopy.
A pyloric blockage can cause vomiting in infants.
The baby's weight loss was traced to pyloric stenosis.