antrum

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That similarity allowed the researchers to use the tiny stomachs as test subjects for human disease by injecting them with Helicobacter pylori, a bacterium that targets the antrum and can cause ulcers and stomach cancer.

From Nature

Unfortunately, Wells and his team of researchers were only able to grow part of the human stomach: the lower end, which goes by the name of "antrum" and connects to the intestine.

From The Verge

When the local symptoms are unusually severe and the discharge abundant, it is probable that inflammation has in some cases extended to the antrum of Highmore.

From Project Gutenberg

I found the tumor occupying the whole of the antrum.

From Project Gutenberg

The antrum may be entirely wanting, as in Fig.

From Project Gutenberg