pyloroplasty
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(pī-lōr′ŏ-plas″tē)

[pyloro- + -plasty]
Operation to repair or alter the pylorus, esp. one to increase the caliber of the pyloric opening.
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(pī-lōr′ŏ-plas″tē)

[pyloro- + -plasty]
Operation to repair or alter the pylorus, esp. one to increase the caliber of the pyloric opening.
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