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gastroesophageal sphincter

Term ID
UBERON:0004550
Synonyms
  • cardiac sphincter
  • constrictor cardiae
  • esophageal sphincter
  • esophageal sphincter%2c lower
  • esophageal-cardiac junction
  • esophagogastric junction
  • gastro-esophageal junction
  • gastro-esophageal sphincter
  • gastro-oesophageal junction
  • gastroesophageal junction
  • gastroesophageal sphincter
  • gastroesophageal sphincter muscle
  • inferior esophageal sphincter
  • LES
  • lower esophageal sphincter
Definition
the thick circular layer of smooth gastric musculature encircling the gastroesophageal junction that functions to reduce backflow into the esophagus from the stomach 0-683-40008-8
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