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Meanings of sphincter ani in English

Catalan
esfínter de l'anus
Spanish
esfinter anal

The sphincter muscle of the anus.

        esfínter de l'anus
        Synonyms
        Examples for "anal sphincter"
        Examples for "anal sphincter"
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        The electromechanical relationship has been clearly defined in the anal sphincter activity.
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        2
        Fecal incontinence due to a manometrically documented hypotonic internal anal sphincter occurred.
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        3
        The most frequent cause is a pathologic condition of the anal sphincter.
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        4
        Images were evaluated for external anal sphincter atrophy by three radiologists.
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        5
        Background: A weak or disrupted internal anal sphincter can cause passive faecal incontinence.
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        Usage of sphincter ani in English
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        Capuron, Gravis, and Lebrun all report accouchement through a perineal perforation, without alteration in the sphincter ani or the fourchet.
        Anomalies and Curiosities of Medicine
        Translations for sphincter ani