cardiac sphincter
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
The term 'cardiac' comes from the Greek word 'kardia' meaning 'heart'. 'Sphincter' refers to a circular muscle that constricts an opening. The term was first used in the medical context in the 19th century.
مثال
- The cardiac sphincter relaxes to allow food to enter the stomach.
- Gastroesophageal reflux occurs when the cardiac sphincter fails to close properly.
- The cardiac sphincter plays a crucial role in preventing acid reflux.
ترکیبهای رایج
Relax the cardiac sphincter Close the cardiac sphincter Strengthen the cardiac sphincter Suffer from a weak cardiac sphincter
تعریف انگلیسی
noun
- the valve between the distal end of the esophagus and the stomach; the physiological sphincter at the esophagogastric junction