1. Noun
A muscle which surrounds, and by its contraction tends to close, a natural opening; as, the sphincter of the bladder.
2. Adjective
Of, pertaining to, or designating, a sphincter; as, a sphincter muscle.
3. Noun
a ring of muscle that contracts to close an opening
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