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Sphincter

Definition of Sphincter

  • 1. A ring of muscle that contracts to close an opening Noun

Synonyms for word "sphincter"

  • anatomical sphincter
  • sphincter muscle

Semanticaly linked words with "sphincter"

  • muscle
  • musculus
  • 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

Hyponims for word "sphincter"

  • muscle
  • musculus
Words Rhyme with sphincter
  • 1-hitter
  • 2-hitter
  • 3-hitter
  • 4-hitter
  • 5-hitter
  • abetter
  • abstracter
  • abutter
  • accelerometer
  • accipiter
  • accouter
  • actinometer
  • adapter
  • adjuster
  • administer
  • adopter
Etymology for sphincter
  • etymology rhabdosphincter
  • etymology sphincteral
  • etymology sphincteric
  • etymologically related sphinx
  • etymological origin of sphincter [Latin]
  • is derived from anal sphincter
  • is derived from lower esophageal sphincter
  • is derived from pyloric sphincter
  • is derived from sphincteral
  • is derived from sphincters
  • is derived from upper esophageal sphincter
  • is derived from urethral sphincter
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