Pyloric stenosis

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-009692",
  "term": "Pyloric stenosis",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A condition in which the pylorus, the muscular valve between the stomach and the duodenum, thickens and narrows, obstructing the passage of food. This narrowing prevents food from emptying from the stomach into the small intestine. It is a common cause of projectile vomiting in infants.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "duodenum",
    "sphincter"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 798 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/pyloric-stenosis/"
}