sphincter

/ˈsfɪŋktə/ · noun

Meaning

A ringlike band of muscle that surrounds a bodily opening, constricting and relaxing as required for normal physiological functioning.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

anatomical sphincter(English)sphincter muscle(English)dyssynergia(English)electromyography(English)occluder(English)constrictor(English)valve(English)compressor(English)dilator(English)hiatal(English)micturition(English)achalasia(English)

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Sources

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