A ring of muscle that contracts to close an opening. Synonyms: sphincter, sphincter muscle.
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Words linked to "Anatomical sphincter" : muscle, pupillary sphincter, musculus sphincter ductus pancreatici, sphincter ani, musculus sphincter pupillae, musculus sphincter pylori, bladder sphincter, physiological sphincter, musculus sphincter ductus choledochi, anal sphincter, musculus sphincter urethrae, pyloric valve, pyloric sphincter, urethral sphincter, musculus sphincter ani, musculus, musculus sphincter vesicae |
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