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sphincter muscle

Term ID
UBERON:0004590
Synonyms
  • circular muscle
  • sphincter
Definition
A structure, usually a circular muscle, that normally maintains constriction of a natural body passage or orifice and which relaxes as required by normal physiological functioning. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sphincter
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