anatomical_sphincter
1. [ noun ] (anatomy,zoology) a ring of muscle that contracts to close an opening
Synonyms: sphincter_muscle sphincter
Related terms: muscle urethral_sphincter pupillary_sphincter bladder_sphincter musculus_sphincter_ductus_choledochi musculus_sphincter_ductus_pancreatici anal_sphincter pyloric_sphincter physiological_sphincter
Similar spelling:   anatomical_structure
  anatomical_reference