sphincter
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/ˈsfɪŋktər/
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/ˈsfɪŋktə(r)/
noun
R
A muscle that can tighten or relax to control the opening of a body part.
The doctor checked the patient's sphincter to ensure proper functioning.
translation
A muscle that can tighten or relax to control the opening of a body part.
Word Forms
Plural
sphincters