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anal sphincter

/ˈeɪnəl ˈsfɪŋktər/

Tradução: Termo médico que designa o anel de músculos na parte inferior do canal anal que controla a eliminação das fezes do organismo.

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/ˈeɪnəl ˈsfɪŋktər/C1formalmedical
  • ptTermo médico que designa o anel de músculos na parte inferior do canal anal que controla a eliminação das fezes do organismo.

A medical term referring to the ring of muscle at the lower end of the anal canal that controls the release of feces from the body.

  1. Medical term for a ring of muscleC1formal

    A ring of muscle at the end of the digestive tract that controls the release of feces from the body.

    ptEsfíncter anal

    • The anal sphincter helps maintain continence.
    • Injuries to the anal sphincter can cause incontinence.
    • The doctor examined the function of the anal sphincter.