Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- Same as
sphincterial .
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- adjective
sphincteral
Etymologies
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Examples
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In the author's opinion there is no truly sphincteric action at the cardia.
Bronchoscopy and Esophagoscopy A Manual of Peroral Endoscopy and Laryngeal Surgery Chevalier Jackson 1911
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There is no sphincteric muscular arrangement at the cardiac orifice of the esophagus, so that spasmodic stenosis at this level is not possible and the term cardiospasm is, therefore, a misnomer.
Bronchoscopy and Esophagoscopy A Manual of Peroral Endoscopy and Laryngeal Surgery Chevalier Jackson 1911
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The superior laryngeal aperture, composed of a pair of movable ridges of tissue, has almost a sphincteric action, in addition to a tilting movement.
Bronchoscopy and Esophagoscopy A Manual of Peroral Endoscopy and Laryngeal Surgery Chevalier Jackson 1911
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Anatomical studies have corroborated this finding by demonstrating a definite sphincteric mechanism consisting of muscle bands springing from the crura of the diaphragm and surrounding the esophagus at the under surface of the hiatus.
Bronchoscopy and Esophagoscopy A Manual of Peroral Endoscopy and Laryngeal Surgery Chevalier Jackson 1911
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For example, higher radial force in its main body and lower radial force in the area near the external sphincter to prevent sphincteric dysfunction.
Medgadget 2009
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Cold abscess is treated by: c. less sensory affection. a. aspiration of the abscess cavity. d. marked sphincteric troubles of bladder and bowel b. drainage of the abscess cavity. functions.
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Cold abscess is treated by: c. less sensory affection. a. aspiration of the abscess cavity. d. marked sphincteric troubles of bladder and bowel b. drainage of the abscess cavity. functions.
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