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Preferred Label : upper esophageal sphincter;

Definition : The structure at the pharyngoesophageal junction consisting chiefly of the cricopharyngeus muscle. It normally occludes the lumen of the esophagus, except during swallowing. [MeSH];

UMLS CUI (RADLEX) : C1451819;

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The structure at the pharyngoesophageal junction consisting chiefly of the cricopharyngeus muscle. It normally occludes the lumen of the esophagus, except during swallowing. [MeSH]

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27/07/2025


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