Sphincter - CISMeF

Preferred Label : Sphincter;

NCIt definition : A circular band of muscle that functions to regulate the size of an orifice in the body.;

Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A ring-shaped muscle that relaxes or tightens to open or close a passage or opening in the body. Examples are the anal sphincter (around the opening of the anus) and the pyloric sphincter (at the lower opening of the stomach).;

Codes from synonyms : CDR0000257222;

Details

Origin ID

C28381;

UMLS CUI

C1409894;

Anatomic structure is physical part of
- Musculoskeletal System [NCIt concept]
Currated CISMeF NLP mapping
- sphincter [Radlex concept]
See also inter- (CISMeF)
- continence [SYNODOS term]
Semantic type(s)
- Body Part, Organ, or Organ Component [UMLS semantic type]
UMLS correspondences (same concept)
- sphincter [Radlex concept]
- sphincter muscle [UBERON concept]

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