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Definition of esophageal sphincter in English English dictionary
- lower esophageal sphincter
- The sphincter situated at the lower part of the esophagus
- upper esophageal sphincter
- The sphincter situated at the upper part of the esophagus
- lower esophageal sphincter
- A ring of smooth muscle fibers at the junction of the esophagus and stomach. Also called cardiac sphincter, gastroesophageal sphincter
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esophageal sphincter
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e·soph·a·ge·al sphinc·terPronunciation
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