anatomical_sphincter |
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| 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 |
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