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pyloric gastric gland

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The gastric glands in the pyloric region of the stomach; the pyloric glands secrete mucin, which coats the stomach and protects it, and hormones such as gastrin and enkephalin[MP]. [ MP:0010797 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyloric_gland ]

Synonyms: pyloric antrum gland, pyloric gland, glandula pylorica, pyloric mucuous gland

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check relationship to pylorus vs antrum

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UBERON:0008861

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Pyloric gland