PHYSIOLOGICAL SPHINCTER
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Physiological Sphincter.
Physiological Sphincter - as a noun
A sphincter that is not recognizable at autopsy because its resting arrangement cannot be distinguished from adjacent tissue
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
anatomical sphinctersphincter16sphincter muscleHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The physiological sphincter muscle helps to control the flow of urine."
"Damage to the physiological sphincter can result in urinary incontinence."
"The physiological sphincter at the opening of the stomach prevents acid reflux."
"The physiological sphincter between the esophagus and the stomach is known as the lower esophageal sphincter."
"The physiological sphincter in the anus helps to control bowel movements."
