Sphincter

C1 16+

Synonyms of sphincter

Antonyms of sphincter

Collocations of sphincter

anal sphincter
Frequency: 80 %

The anal sphincter is a ring of muscle that controls the opening and closing of the anus.

sphincter muscle
Frequency: 75 %

The sphincter muscle helps regulate the passage of substances through various openings in the body.

lower esophageal sphincter
Frequency: 70 %

The lower esophageal sphincter is a muscular ring that controls the flow of food between the esophagus and stomach.

urinary sphincter
Frequency: 60 %

The urinary sphincter is a muscle that helps control the flow of urine from the bladder.

internal anal sphincter
Frequency: 50 %

The internal anal sphincter is a smooth muscle that is not under voluntary control.

Idiomatic Expressions for sphincter

  • Phrase: pucker up one's sphincter
    Meaning: to become tense or anxious
    Usage: The team's coach told them to pucker up their sphincters before the final game.