HyperDic: pupillary_sphincter

English > 1 sense of the expression pupillary sphincter:
NOUNbodypupillary sphincter, musculus sphincter pupillaea ring of smooth muscle surrounding the iris
English > pupillary sphincter: 1 sense > noun 1, body
MeaningA ring of smooth muscle surrounding the iris.
Synonymmusculus sphincter pupillae
Part ofeye, oculus, opticThe organ of sight
Broadersphincter, anatomical sphincter, sphincter muscleA ring of muscle that contracts to close an opening
Catalanesfínter de la nineta de l'ull, esfínter de la pupil·la

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