Anatomical Sphincter (Noun)

Meaning

A ring of muscle that contracts to close an opening.

Classification

Nouns denoting body parts.

Synonyms

• Sphincter
• Sphincter Muscle

Hypernyms

• Muscle

Hyponyms

• Musculus Sphincter Ductus Pancreatici
• Pupillary Sphincter
• Urethral Sphincter
• Pyloric Sphincter
• Physiological Sphincter
• Bladder Sphincter
• Musculus Sphincter Pylori
• Anal Sphincter
• Musculus Sphincter Ductus Choledochi
• Musculus Sphincter Ani