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peristalsis

DEFINITIONS OF: peristalsis

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

Synonyms:
vermiculation
Antonyms:
anastalsis
muscular action of the alimentary tract in a direction opposite to peristalsis
Type of:
activity, bodily function, bodily process, body process
an organic process that takes place in the body
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