musculus sphincter urethrae

Definitions of musculus sphincter urethrae
  1. noun
    a striated sphincter muscle that constricts the urethra
    synonyms: urethral sphincter
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    type of:
    anatomical sphincter, sphincter, sphincter muscle
    a ring of muscle that contracts to close an opening
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