Urethral sphincter

Noun

Word Frequency: 0.1

Definitions

1.NounThe collective muscles used to control the flow of urine from the urinary bladder. These muscles surround the urethra, so that when they contract, the urethra is closed.

Synonyms

musculus sphincter urethrae sphincter urinary bladder anal sphincter prostate gland urethra urinary tract upper esophageal sphincter sphinx urethral bulb neourethra sphincteroplasty

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