Peristalsis

Language: English
Pronunciation: peri-stalsis
Part of Speech: noun

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The rhythmic, wave-like contraction and relaxation of muscles so as to propagate motion, as of food in the digestive tract.

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"the process of wavelike muscle contractions of the alimentary tract that moves food along"

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