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anatomical sphincter

noun

1 anatomical sphincter

A ring of muscle that contracts to close an opening.

synonyms: sphincter, sphincter muscle.

is a specific kind of: muscle, musculus.

is a broader term that covers: 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.

Dutch: sfincter, sluitspier
Polish: zwieracz

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