lower esophageal sphincter

English

Noun

lower esophageal sphincter (plural lower esophageal sphincters)

  1. (anatomy) The sphincter situated at the lower part of the esophagus.

Synonyms

  • cardiac sphincter
  • gastroesophageal sphincter
  • esophageal sphincter

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