n. a ring-shaped muscle that surrounds a natural opening in the body and can open or close it by expanding or contracting
The blowhole of a marine mammal is an example of a sphincter.
The blowhole of a marine mammal is an example of a sphincter.
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ring-shapedmuscle; circular band of muscle; ring of muscle
bone
2 syllables
sphinc-ter
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