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Definition of Anatomical sphincter
1. Noun. A ring of muscle that contracts to close an opening.
Exact synonyms: Sphincter, Sphincter Muscle
Generic synonyms: Muscle, Musculus
Specialized synonyms: Physiological Sphincter, Anal Sphincter, Musculus Sphincter Ani, Sphincter Ani, Musculus Sphincter Urethrae, Urethral Sphincter, Bladder Sphincter, Musculus Sphincter Vesicae, Musculus Sphincter Ductus Choledochi, Musculus Sphincter Ductus Pancreatici, Musculus Sphincter Pupillae, Pupillary Sphincter, Musculus Sphincter Pylori, Pyloric Sphincter, Pyloric Valve
Generic synonyms: Muscle, Musculus
Specialized synonyms: Physiological Sphincter, Anal Sphincter, Musculus Sphincter Ani, Sphincter Ani, Musculus Sphincter Urethrae, Urethral Sphincter, Bladder Sphincter, Musculus Sphincter Vesicae, Musculus Sphincter Ductus Choledochi, Musculus Sphincter Ductus Pancreatici, Musculus Sphincter Pupillae, Pupillary Sphincter, Musculus Sphincter Pylori, Pyloric Sphincter, Pyloric Valve
Medical Definition of Anatomical sphincter
1. An accumulation of muscular circular fibres or specially arranged oblique fibres the function of which is to reduce partially or totally the lumen of a tube, the orifice of an organ, or the cavity of a viscus; the closing component of a pylorus. (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Anatomical Sphincter
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