pylori
Noun
The word is derived from pylorus
Meaning
of Pylorus
Source: Webster's dictionaryAnagrams
Examples
Infection of gastric epithelial cells with H. pylori results in increased production of reactive oxygen species (ROS). citation Handa O, Naito Y, Yoshikawa T. (2011).
You are likely to have another endoscopy with more biopsies, looking for a residual H. pylori infection, and to make sure there is no sign of a malignancy.
H. pylori secrete a toxin that weakens the mucosal wall, which as a result lead to acid and protein enzymes penetrating the weakened barrier.
Other infectious organisms which cause cancer in humans include some bacteria (e.g. Helicobacter pylori citation citation ) and helminths (e.g. Opisthorchis viverrini citation and Clonorchis sinensis citation ).
Chronic gastritis (inflammation) caused by H. pylori is often long-standing if not treated.
Helicobacter pylori infection is the main causative factor in stomach cancer.