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DictionarySeeperistalsisvermicular movement
per·i·stal·sis (per'i-stal'sis), The movement of the intestine or other tubular structure, characterized by waves of alternate circular contraction and relaxation of the tube by which the contents are propelled onward. Synonym(s): vermicular movement [peri- + G. stalsis, constriction] per·i·stal·sis (per'i-stal'sis) The movement of the intestine or other tubular structure, characterized by waves of alternate circular contraction and relaxation of the tube by which the contents are propelled onward.
Synonym(s): vermicular movement. [peri- + G. stalsis, constriction]vermicular movementThe wormlike movements of peristalsis.See also: movement |