This overrides any myenteric plexus stimulation so that thesphincterrelaxes.From theCambridge English Corpus
Sphincterdefects were seen in 40% of multiparae antenatally but only 4% developed new defects.From theCambridge English Corpus
Thesphinctercan also be used to treat severe stress incontinence in women, particularly if previous surgery has failed.From theCambridge English Corpus
This makes it possible for liquid stools to be eliminated involuntarily through an inhibitedsphinctermechanism.From theCambridge English Corpus
This propels the bolus to the stomach through the lower oesophagealsphincter.From theCambridge English Corpus
In 20% of these patients incomplete voiding occurs due to dyssynergic contraction of the detrusor andsphinctermuscles or due to mechanical outflow obstruction.From theCambridge English Corpus
It includes 18 items covering independence in self-care,sphinctercontrol, mobility, locomotion, communication and social cognition.From theCambridge English Corpus
The 23 women who delivered by caesarean section were asymptomatic and showed no evidence of newsphincterdefects.From theCambridge English Corpus
These are all features of resonance and occur when the velopharyngealsphincterdoes not close adequately, allowing air to escape into the nose during speech.From theCambridge English Corpus
Sphinctersurgery should only be carried out by surgeons with an interest who are performing several such operations every year.From theCambridge English Corpus
In the present study, injections of the anterior chamber were used to label the postganglionic and preganglionic afferents to the irissphincterpupillae muscle.From theCambridge English Corpus
It is of little value in the management of incontinence due to detrusor instability orsphincterincompetence.From theCambridge English Corpus
Manometry shows non-peristaltic, sustained, high amplitude contractions with, commonly, a normal lower oesophagealsphincterpressure.From theCambridge English Corpus
The distal part of each uterus provides a fertilization chamber filled with spermatozoa, followed by asphincter-like part.From theCambridge English Corpus
Caesarean section was associated with a decrease in the internal core of the urethralsphincterbut not the rhabdosphincter.From theCambridge English Corpus
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