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lower esophageal sphincter [1 record]

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Record 1 2017-12-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • The Stomach
  • The Esophagus
DEF

A muscular sphincter located at the junction of the esophagus and the stomach.

OBS

On closure the LES prevents the back wash (reflux) of stomach acid into the esophagus where it may damage the mucosa.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Estomac
  • Oesophage
CONT

L'élément principal s'opposant au reflux du contenu gastrique est le sphincter inférieur de l'œsophage (SIO).

Spanish

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