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post-pyloric

post-py·lo·rus
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pohst pahy-lawr-uh s, -lohr-, pi-]
    • /poʊst paɪˈlɔr əs, -ˈloʊr-, pɪ-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pohst pahy-lawr-uh s, -lohr-, pi-]
    • /poʊst paɪˈlɔr əs, -ˈloʊr-, pɪ-/

Definition of post-pyloric word

  • noun plural post-pyloric the opening between the stomach and the duodenum. 1

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Origin of post-pyloric

First appearance:

before 1605
One of the 40% oldest English words
1605-15; < Late Latin < Greek pylōrós literally, gatekeeper

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Parts of speech for Post-pyloric

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

post-pyloric popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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