sphincter

Speech parts

1. sphincter - Noun

2. sphincter - Adjective

Meaning

A muscle which surrounds, and by its contraction tends to close, a natural opening; as, the sphincter of the bladder.

Of, pertaining to, or designating, a sphincter; as, a sphincter muscle.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

sphincter muscle anatomical sphincter coronet halo circuit circus boa brawn circle muscle circumference saucer flexor starfish biceps
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Antonyms

angle anchor zigzag weakness powerlessness smooth muscle

Hypernyms

muscle musculus

Hyponyms

pyloric sphincter pyloric valve anal sphincter musculus sphincter pylori musculus sphincter ani sphincter ani

Related terms

sphinx

Phrases with the word

gastroesophageal sphincter esophageal sphincter iris sphincter muscle Glisson's sphincter sphincter of Oddi dysfunction sphincter of Oddi dyskinesia

Examples

A physician measures the latency between squeeze and contraction by observing the anal sphincter or by feeling it with a gloved finger inserted past the anus. Source: Internet

Causes Fetal distress during labor causes intestinal contractions, as well as relaxation of the anal sphincter, which allows meconium to pass into the amniotic fluid and contaminate the amniotic fluid. Source: Internet

Found between the terminal rectum and coprodeum is a strong sphincter. Source: Internet

As a result, the organ always curves somewhat to the left before curving back to meet the pyloric sphincter. Source: Internet

A unique sphincter -like muscle around the ear canal constricts the passageway, thereby dampening acoustic signals and allowing the animal to hear more seismic signals. citation Elephants appear to use seismics for a number of purposes. Source: Internet

Pressure from the frog’s sphincter keeps its anus closed, prompting the insect to stimulate the frog’s intestine. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

Sphiggurus vestitus Sphiggurus villosus sphigmometer sphincter ani sphincter muscle sphincter of Oddi