About The Word Sphincter
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Sphincter
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What's The Definition Of Sphincter?
[n] a ring of muscle that contracts to close an opening
Synonyms | Synonyms for Sphincter: anatomical sphincter | sphincter muscle Related Terms | Find terms related to Sphincter: See Also | anal sphincter | bladder sphincter | muscle | musculus | musculus sphincter ani | musculus sphincter ductus choledochi | musculus sphincter ductus pancreatici | musculus sphincter pupillae | musculus sphincter pylori | musculus sphincter urethrae | musculus sphincter vesicae | physiological sphincter | pupillary sphincter | pyloric sphincter | pyloric valve | sphincter ani | urethral sphincter Sphincter In Webster's Dictionary \Sphinc"ter\, n. [NL., fr. ??? to bind tight.] (Anat.)
A muscle which surrounds, and by its contraction tends to
close, a natural opening; as, the sphincter of the bladder.
\Sphinc"ter\, a. (Anat.) Of, pertaining to, or designating, a sphincter; as, a sphincter muscle. |
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