Orbicularis

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The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • n. In anatomy, a muscle surrounding an orifice, as that of the mouth or eyelids; a sphincter.
    • Word Usage
    "The muscle that controls eye-smiling is called the orbicularis oculi, and its activation has proved to be a reliable indicator of internal happiness or mirth."
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