English Explanatory Dictionary

lower esophageal sphincter

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The sphincter situated at the lower part of the esophagus.

Word forms

lower esophageal sphincter lower esophageal sphincters

Synonyms

cardiac sphincter gastroesophageal sphincter esophageal sphincter

Related words

upper esophageal sphincter cardia
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