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Sphincter

Sphincter Meaning & Definition
Sphincter Definition And Meaning

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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