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pupil·la·ry sphinc·ter

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  1. pupillary sphincter, musculus sphincter pupillaenoun

    a ring of smooth muscle surrounding the iris

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  1. pupillary sphincter

    The iris sphincter muscle (pupillary sphincter, pupillary constrictor, circular muscle of iris, circular fibers) is a muscle in the part of the eye called the iris. It encircles the pupil of the iris, appropriate to its function as a constrictor of the pupil.

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  1. pupillary sphincter

    The pupillary sphincter, also known as the sphincter pupillae, is a muscle in the eye that controls the size of the pupil. It is a ring-shaped muscle in the iris that contracts to constrict the pupil in response to bright light, thereby regulating the amount of light that enters the eye. This muscle aids in activities such as focusing on close objects and protecting the retina from excessive light exposure.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of pupillary sphincter in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of pupillary sphincter in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8


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  • μαθητής σφιγκτήραςGreek
  • esfínter pupilarSpanish
  • पुतली दबानेवाला यंत्रHindi
  • 瞳孔括約筋Japanese
  • 瞳孔括约肌Chinese

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