lower esophageal sphincter

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Definition of lower esophageal sphincter in English English dictionary

The sphincter situated at the lower part of the esophagus

A ring of smooth muscle fibers at the junction of the esophagus and stomach. Also called cardiac sphincter, gastroesophageal sphincter

Hyphenation

Low·er e·soph·a·ge·al sphinc·ter

Synonyms

cardiac sphincter, gastroesophageal sphincter, esophageal sphincter