sphincter

[US]/ˈsfɪŋktə/
[UK]/ˈsfɪŋktər/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a circular muscle that constricts or dilates an opening in the body
n. En cirkulær muskel, der sammentrækker eller udvider en åbning i kroppen.
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

anal sphincter

anal lukkemuskul

external sphincter

ekstern lukkemuskul

internal sphincter

intern lukkemuskul

sphincter muscle

lukkemuskul

sphincter control

lukkemuskelkontrol

sphincter relaxation

lukkemuskelafslapning

sphincter tone

lukkemuskeltonus

sphincter dysfunction

lukkemuskeldysfunktion

sphincter reflex

lukkemuskelrefleks

sphincterotomy procedure

sfinkterotomi procedure

Example Sentences

the sphincter muscle controls the flow of urine.

sfinktermusklen styrer urinens flow.

after surgery, the sphincter may take time to heal.

efter operation kan det tage tid for sfinkteren at hele.

weakness in the sphincter can lead to incontinence.

svaghed i sfinkteren kan føre til inkontinens.

the anal sphincter is crucial for bowel control.

anal sfinkter er afgørende for kontrol over afføring.

doctors often examine the sphincter during a colonoscopy.

læger undersøger ofte sfinkteren under en colonoskopi.

exercises can strengthen the sphincter muscles.

øvelser kan styrke sfinktermusklerne.

spasms in the sphincter can cause discomfort.

kramper i sfinkteren kan forårsage ubehag.

the sphincter helps maintain continence during physical activity.

sfinkteren hjælper med at opretholde kontinens under fysisk aktivitet.

understanding the sphincter function is important for healthcare professionals.

at forstå sfinkterens funktion er vigtigt for sundhedspersonale.

a healthy diet can support proper sphincter function.

en sund kost kan støtte den korrekte sfinkterfunktion.

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