Cardiac sphincter
AnatomyGastroenterologyGood to know
The lower esophageal sphincter at the gastroesophageal junction that prevents reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus.
Korean
위식도괄약근
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French
Sphincter œsophagien inférieur
Sphincter œsophagien inférieur situé à la jonction œsophage-estomac ; prévient le reflux du contenu gastrique dans l'œsophage.
Word parts
cardi/oRoot(Greek) Heart-acSuffix(Greek) Pertaining to