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sphincter

noun

A ring of muscle that contracts to close an opening

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Word length
9
Starts with
S
Ends with
R
Contains
PH
Scrabble score
16

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Pronunciation

ˈsfɪŋk.tə(ɹ)

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noun

  1. A ring of muscle that contracts to close an opening

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