sphincter
IPA: sfˈɪŋktɝ
noun
- (anatomy) A ringlike band of muscle that surrounds a bodily opening (such as the anus or the openings of the stomach), constricting and relaxing as required for normal physiological functioning.
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Examples of "sphincter" in Sentences
- My sphincter is technically precise too Michael. papasanchez
- The cervix being a sphincter is built to let out cantelopes.
- I would say with Hillary the sphincter is a bit too tightly would for true Killer status!
- There is one test I REALLY hope they don't do - it is called the sphincter EMG nerve conduction test.
- This is called the lower esophageal sphincter, which is a thick ring of circular smooth muscle at the point between the esophagus and the stomach.
- As a leader of non-profit I have learned that Starbucks’ sphincter is so tight if they squeezed out a free coffee bean it would come out looking like a diamond.
- Your internal sphincter, which is directly behind it, is controlled by your autonomic nervous system and, like your heartbeat, works without your thinking about it.
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