Which of the Following Statements About the Medical Term Pyloric

question 76

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the medical term pyloric stenosis is NOT true?

• A) It breaks into pylor (gatekeeper) + ic (pertaining to) + sten (narrowing) + osis (condition).
• B) It is a plan of treatment for acid reflux.
• C) It is part of the upper gastrointestinal tract.
• D) It means the narrowing of the sphincter at the base of the stomach.
• E) It refers to one of three sphincters in the body, all of which are part of the gastrointestinal system.

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