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sphincter ani

noun

the sphincter muscle of the anus

• Syn: ↑anal sphincter, ↑musculus sphincter ani

• Hypernyms: ↑sphincter, ↑anatomical sphincter, ↑sphincter muscle

• Part Holonyms: ↑anus

• Part Meronyms: ↑musculus sphincter ani externus, ↑musculus sphincter ani internus

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\\-ˈāˌnī, -ˈä(ˌ)nē\ noun

Etymology: New Latin

: anal sphincter

Useful english dictionary. 2012.