word
Sphincter
SFIH-ngktur
/ˈsfɪŋktɜːr/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
sphincter
Dictionary meaning
A ring of muscle that contracts to close an opening.
Synonyms: anatomical sphincter, sphincter muscle
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