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Noun: pupillary sphincter
  1. A ring of smooth muscle surrounding the iris
    - musculus sphincter pupillae

Derived forms: pupillary sphincters

Type of: anatomical sphincter, sphincter, sphincter muscle

Part of: eye, oculus, optic

Encyclopedia: Pupillary sphincter