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GO: Biological Process

pyloric sphincter smooth muscle contraction

Term ID
GO:0120067
Synonyms
Definition
A process in which force is generated within gastric smooth muscle tissue, resulting in a change in muscle geometry. This process occurs in the narrowest part of the pylorus that separates the stomach from the duodenum. 15890336
References
Ontology
GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
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Phenotype
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