Infraconstrictor is a medical term that refers to a muscle located beneath or below another constricting muscle. The spelling of this word can be broken down into its constituent parts to better understand its pronunciation. The prefix "infra-" means below, while "constrictor" refers to a muscle that can narrow or tighten a particular passage or opening. The word is pronounced in-fra-kon-strik-ter and written phonetically as /ˌɪnfrəkənˈstrɪktər/. Understanding the spelling and pronunciation of medical terms can be helpful for healthcare professionals when discussing patient care.
The inferior constrictor muscle of the pharynx.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.