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Pyloric stenosis

SurgeryPediatricsImportant

Narrowing of the pyloric outlet that obstructs gastric emptying, typically presenting in male infants with projectile vomiting and requiring surgical correction.

Korean

유문 협착증

유문 출구가 좁아져 위 배출이 막히는 질환; 남아 영아에서 흔히 발생.

French

Sténose du pylore

Rétrécissement du pylore obstruant la vidange gastrique ; fréquent chez les nourrissons de sexe masculin.

Word parts

  • pylor/oRoot(Greek) Pylorus, stomach outlet
  • -icSuffix(Greek) Pertaining to
  • -stenosisSuffix(Greek) Narrowing

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