[edit on Wikidata] Leukodystrophy is one of a group of disorders characterized by degeneration of the white matter in the brain. The word leukodystrophy comes from the Greek roots leuko, white, dys, lack of, and troph, growth.
The bottom part of the stomach is called the pyloric area. At the bottom of the stomach is another opening. This leads to the small intestine. One of the most important parts of the stomach (and generally of the digestive system) is the bacterial fauna that populates it.
At the bottom of the oesophagus is a sphincter. There are several sphincters in our bodies, and they are basically tightenings, or narrowings, of a tube. Back to top. Stomach: After passing the sphincter (cardiac sphincter), food enters the stomach, a very muscular pouch.Here, digestive juices are secreted and mixed with the food. These juices are highly acidic, and therefore kill many of the germs that may enter with the food.here are several sphincters in our bodies, and they are basically tightenings, or narrowings, of a tube. Back to top. Stomach: After passing the sphincter (cardiac sphincter), food enters the stomach, a very muscular pouch.