Sphincter at Medical Drugs Glossary
What is Sphincter? A ring-shaped muscle that relaxes or tightens to open or close a passage or opening in the body. Examples are the anal sphincter (around the opening of the anus) and the pyloric sphincter (at the lower opening of the stomach).Medical Term & Definition Added By: Brian
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