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sphincter Anatomy a ring of muscle surrounding the opening of a hollow organ or body and contracting to close it sphincter [′sfiŋk·tər] (anatomy) A muscle that surrounds and functions to close an orifice. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Descriptions and illustrations of products, such as pubovaginal slings, tension-free vaginal tape, and artificial sphincters, are provided. Circular muscles called sphincters help keep urine from leaking. The report provides a detailed epidemiological analysis of UI and OAB, as well as technology and market analyses for cystoscopes, office-based diagnostic ultrasound systems, urodynamic products, OAB drugs, SUI drugs, pelvic exercise therapy devices, intermittent and external catheter systems, urethral prostheses, bulking agents, midurethral slings, artificial urinary sphincters, radiofrequency technologies and neuromodulation systems, among others. |
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