sphincter (n)
anatomical sphincter (n)
sphincter muscle (n)

n05570839

type n
lex_filenum 08
def a ring of muscle that contracts to close an opening
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Hypernym muscle, musculus
Hyponym physiological sphincter; anal sphincter, sphincter ani, musculus sphincter ani; urethral sphincter, musculus sphincter urethrae; bladder sphincter, musculus sphincter vesicae; musculus sphincter ductus choledochi; musculus sphincter ductus pancreatici; pupillary sphincter, musculus sphincter pupillae; pyloric sphincter, pyloric valve, musculus sphincter pylori
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Hyponym muscle, musculus
Hypernym physiological sphincter; anal sphincter, sphincter ani, musculus sphincter ani; urethral sphincter, musculus sphincter urethrae; bladder sphincter, musculus sphincter vesicae; musculus sphincter ductus choledochi; musculus sphincter ductus pancreatici; pupillary sphincter, musculus sphincter pupillae; pyloric sphincter, pyloric valve, musculus sphincter pylori

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