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 |