Sphincter (Noun)

Meaning

A ring of muscle that contracts to close an opening.

Classification

Nouns denoting body parts.

Synonyms

• Sphincter Muscle
• Anatomical Sphincter

Hypernyms

• Musculus

Hyponyms

• Musculus Sphincter Vesicae
• Pyloric Valve
• Musculus Sphincter Urethrae
• Musculus Sphincter Pupillae
• Musculus Sphincter Pylori
• Sphincter Ani
• Musculus Sphincter Ani