SPHINCTER
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the word
Sphincter.
Sphincter - as a noun
A ring of muscle that contracts to close an opening
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
anatomical sphinctersphincter muscleHypernyms (Closely Related)
muscle10musculusHyponyms (Broadly Related)
physiological sphincteranal sphinctermusculus sphincter anisphincter ani
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musculus sphincter urethraeurethral sphincterbladder sphinctermusculus sphincter vesicaemusculus sphincter ductus choledochimusculus sphincter ductus pancreaticimusculus sphincter pupillaepupillary sphinctermusculus sphincter pyloripyloric sphincterpyloric valve
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Example Sentences
"The sphincter muscle at the top of your stomach prevents acid reflux."
"The anal sphincter helps control bowel movements."
"The iris sphincter regulates the amount of light entering the eye."
"The sphincter of Oddi controls the flow of bile and pancreatic juices into the small intestine."
"The sphincter of the bladder relaxes to allow urine to be expelled."
Word Game Points
Is SPHINCTER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, sphincter is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SPHINCTER has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.
Is SPHINCTER a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, sphincter is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSPHINCTER has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.
Is SPHINCTER a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, sphincter is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSPHINCTER has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.
