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Peristalsis

Peristalsis Meaning & Definition
Peristalsis Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Peristalsis?

[n] the process of wave-like muscle contractions of the alimentary tract that moves food along

Synonyms | Synonyms for Peristalsis: vermiculation

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See Also | activity | bodily function | bodily process | body process

Peristalsis In Webster's Dictionary

\Per`i*stal"sis\, n. [NL. See {Peristaltic}.] (Physiol.) Peristaltic contraction or action.

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