Anatomical sphincter and Sphincter

Anatomical sphincter

Anatomical sphincter noun - A ring of muscle that contracts to close an opening.

Sphincter is a synonym for anatomical sphincter. In some cases you can use "Sphincter" instead a noun phrase "Anatomical sphincter".

Sphincter

Sphincter noun - A ring of muscle that contracts to close an opening.
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Synonyms for Sphincter

Anatomical sphincter is a synonym for sphincter. You can use "Anatomical sphincter" instead a noun "Sphincter".
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