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peristalsis

/,pɛri'stælsɪs/

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noun
the process of wavelike muscle contractions of the alimentary tract that moves food along
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Similar:

vermiculation

Opposite:

anastalsis

type of:
activity bodily function bodily process body process

Definition that contains peristalsis

fiber coarse, indigestible plant food low in nutrients; its bulk stimulates intestinal peristalsis
roughage coarse, indigestible plant food low in nutrients; its bulk stimulates intestinal peristalsis
anastalsis muscular action of the alimentary tract in a direction opposite to peristalsis