sphincterismus

sphincterismus

 [sfingk″ter-iz´mus]

spasm of a sphincter.

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sphinc·ter·is·mus

(sfingk'tĕr-iz'mŭs),

Spasmodic contraction of the sphincter ani muscles.

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sphinc·ter·is·mus

(sfingk'tĕr-iz'mŭs)

Spasmodic contraction of the sphincter ani muscles.

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