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sphincter
" Avarice, the sphincter of the heart."
Matthew Green

Meaning of "sphincter" in the English dictionary

DICTIONARY

ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD SPHINCTER

From Late Latin, from Greek sphinkter, from sphingein to grip tightly.
Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.

PRONUNCIATION OF SPHINCTER

ˈsfɪŋktə


GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SPHINCTER

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Sphincter is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SPHINCTER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Sphincter

A sphincter is an anatomical structure, a circular muscle that normally maintains constriction of a natural body passage or orifice and which relaxes as required by normal physiological functioning. Sphincters are found in many animals; there are over 50 types in the human body, some microscopically small, in particular the millions of precapillary sphincters. Sphincters relax at death, possibly releasing fluids.

Definition of sphincter in the English dictionary

The definition of sphincter in the dictionary is a ring of muscle surrounding the opening of a hollow organ or body and contracting to close it.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SPHINCTER

acta · actor · character · collector · connecter · connector · contractor · director · disjunctor · doctor · factor · functor · instructor · phytoplankter · protector · sancta · sector · vector · victor · zooplankter

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SPHINCTER

spheroidise · spheroidization · spheroidize · spherometer · spheroplast · spherular · spherule · spherulite · spherulitic · sphery · sphincteral · sphincterial · sphincteric · sphinges · sphingid · sphingomyelin · sphingosine · sphinx · sphinx moth · sphinxlike

WORDS THAT END LIKE SPHINCTER

abstracter · acinetobacter · affecter · azotobacter · campylobacter · cartoon character · concocter · constructer · detecter · distracter · effecter · in character · indicter · infecter · out of character · perfecter · respecter · space character · subtracter · suspecter

Synonyms and antonyms of sphincter in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «sphincter» into 25 languages

TRANSLATOR

TRANSLATION OF SPHINCTER

Find out the translation of sphincter to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of sphincter from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «sphincter» in English.
zh

Translator English - Chinese

括约肌
1,325 millions of speakers
es

Translator English - Spanish

esfínter
570 millions of speakers
en

English

sphincter
510 millions of speakers
hi

Translator English - Hindi

दबानेवाला यंत्र
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

العضلة العاصرة
280 millions of speakers
ru

Translator English - Russian

сфинктера
278 millions of speakers
pt

Translator English - Portuguese

esfíncter
270 millions of speakers
bn

Translator English - Bengali

sphincter
260 millions of speakers
fr

Translator English - French

sphincter
220 millions of speakers
ms

Translator English - Malay

Sphincter
190 millions of speakers
de

Translator English - German

Schließmuskel
180 millions of speakers
ja

Translator English - Japanese

括約筋
130 millions of speakers
ko

Translator English - Korean

괄약근
85 millions of speakers
jv

Translator English - Javanese

Sphincter
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

cơ vòng khoang
80 millions of speakers
ta

Translator English - Tamil

சுருக்குத்தசை
75 millions of speakers
mr

Translator English - Marathi

स्फिंन्फर
75 millions of speakers
tr

Translator English - Turkish

sfinkter
70 millions of speakers
it

Translator English - Italian

sfintere
65 millions of speakers
pl

Translator English - Polish

zwieracz
50 millions of speakers
uk

Translator English - Ukrainian

сфінктера
40 millions of speakers
ro

Translator English - Romanian

sfincter
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

σφιγκτήρα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

sfinkter
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

sphincter
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

sphincter
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of sphincter

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SPHINCTER»

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about sphincter

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QUOTES WITH «SPHINCTER»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word sphincter.
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Matthew Green
Avarice, the sphincter of the heart.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SPHINCTER»

Discover the use of sphincter in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to sphincter and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Perineal and Anal Sphincter Trauma: Diagnosis and Clinical ...
The book will mostly be of interest to trainees and consultants, colorectal surgeons, physiotherapists, midwives, continence advisors, labour wards and lawyers.
Abdul H Sultan, Ranee Thakar, Dee E. Fenner, 2007
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The Urinary Sphincter
Furnishing practical algorithms and nearly 3000 useful references, tables, equations, photographs, and drawings, The Urinary Sphincter is an invaluable and authoritative source for urologists, gynecologists, neurologists, physiatrists, ...
Jacques Corcos, 2001
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Female Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery
Definition Methods of Repair Primary Anal Sphincter Repair Classification of Perineal Tears Outcome of Primary Repair Neurophysiological Investigations Principles of Primary Repair Technique of Primary Repair Follow-up and Management ...
Stuart L. Stanton, Philippe Zimmern, 2002
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The Washington Manual of Surgery
B. The anal sphincter mechanism allows defecation and maintains continence. The internal sphincter (involuntary) accounts for 80% of resting pressure, whereas the external sphincter (voluntary) accounts for 20% of resting pressure and ...
Mary E. Klingensmith, 2008
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Sphincters: Normal Function-Changes in Diseases
Sphincter of Oddi dysfunction is difficult to diagnose.1 Part of this difficulty reflects the lack of suitable diagnostic criteria. In addition, sphincter of Oddi dysfunction may represent a heterogeneous group of problems. Consequently, many terms ...
Edwin E. Daniel, Tadao Tomita, Seigi Tsuchida, 1992
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Mastery of Surgery
The bile duct sphincter itself consists of three interconnected sphincters: (a) the superior sphincter surrounding the bile duct for 0.5 cm just proximal to its passage through the duodenal wall, (b) a submucosal portion surrounding the intramural ...
Josef E. Fischer, Kirby I. Bland, Mark P. Callery, 2006
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Medical Physiology: Principles for Clinical Medicine
With the exception of the internal anal sphincter, sphincters function to prevent the backward movement of intraluminal contents. Lower Esophageal Sphincter The lower esophageal sphincter prevents the reflux of gastric contents, including  ...
Rodney Rhoades, David R. Bell, 2009
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Urinary & Fecal Incontinence: Current Management Concepts
The internal anal sphincter is a continuation of the circular muscle layer; it is approximately 3 cm long and encircles the anorectal junction and the proximal 2 cm of the anal canal. The internal anal sphincter is composed predominantly of ...
Dorothy Beckley Doughty, 2006
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Ostergard's Urogynecology and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
The canal is surrounded by the puborectalis muscles superiorly and the internal and external anal sphincters below this (Fig. 1.17). The internal anal sphincter is a continuation of the circular smooth muscle layer of the rectum (see Fig. 1.17).
Alfred E. Bent, Geoffrey W. Cundiff, Steven E. Swift, 2008
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MRI and CT of the Female Pelvis
Computer-assisted reconstructions of a female fetus. a Oblique ventrolateral view . b Descending dorsoventral view. v, vagina; lm, longitudinal muscular layer; pr, puborectalis muscle; eas, external anal sphincter; is, internal sphincter; pbo, ...
Bernd Hamm, A.L: Baert, Rosemarie Forstner, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SPHINCTER»

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Skipper: 'Sphincter Factor' sinks Clones
“The 'Sphincter Factor' got him in the first inning,” said Cyclones manager Tom Gamboa, referring to his term describing the ability to play under pressure. «Brooklyn Paper, Jun 15»
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Top Gear: can any mortal control this foul, pulsating orifice?
The toxic sphincter is like Hitler's bunker. Left open but unattended it will become a focus point for the untrammelled rage of the very worst people on earth, ... «The Guardian, Jun 15»
3
Vandals attack Anish Kapoor's vagina – but is it a sphincter?
... tension, the queen's – or, indeed, king's – sphincter provides a significant metaphor for the social and political contradictions at work in contemporary France. «The Conversation UK, Jun 15»
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The truth about poo: we're doing it wrong
But, if the inner sphincter is ignored enough times – say, because we are too shy ... “Learning about those two sphincters really changed my perspective on life,” ... «The Guardian, May 15»
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News Blooper: LA Anchor Does Not Know What A 'Sphincter' Is
According to the Encyclopedia Britannica the definition of a sphincter muscle is “any of the ringlike muscles surrounding and able to contract or close a bodily ... «K-Earth 101 FM, Feb 15»
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LA News Anchor is Confused as to Where the Sphincter is Located
News anchor fails are an American pastime. Every blooper — no matter how minor — is captured and regurgitated ad nauseam on the Internet, making any ... «Complex, Feb 15»
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American Benjamin Miller gored by bull at Ciudad Rodrigo's …
Benjamin Miller of Georgia underwent a three-hour operation to repair damage to his thighs, sphincter and back muscles after being tossed and gored by a bull. «Daily Mail, Feb 15»
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10 Most Influential Punk Records of Arizona: #8: Mighty Sphincter's
Known, perhaps, by fans of the dark and spooky worldwide, Mighty Sphincter's odd time signatures and punk/metal riffage make them an utterly unique band, ... «Phoenix New Times, Dec 14»
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A Man Tried To Vacuum His Own Farts And Paid For It With His …
I immediately turned off the vacuum and tried to push my sphincter back inside my ass – turns out that doesn't work, and it also hurts a fucking lot too. Not long ... «Uproxx, Nov 14»
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New Study Shows Magnetic Implant is an Important Break-Through …
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Torax Medical announced today the publication of new data comparing the LINX® Magnetic Sphincter Augmentation ... «Business Wire, Sep 14»
REFERENCE
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