Where does “sphincter” come from?
sphincter (Late Latin) comes from Ancient Greek σφῐγκτήρ — That which binds tight; a lace, band.
Ancestry of “sphincter”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | σφῐγκτήρ | That which binds tight; a lace, band |