Extrinsic sphincter
extrinsic sphincter n.
A sphincter formed by circular muscular fibers extraneous to the organ.
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noun, adjective an advocate of the theory that cultural and technological development will expand indefinitely and in an orderly progressive manner throughout the universe
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noun advocacy of the theory that cultural and technological development will expand indefinitely and in an orderly progressive manner throughout the universe
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