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Meaning of peristalsis

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

peristalsis

Pronunciation:/ˌpɛɹɪˈstalsɪs//ˌpɛɹɪˈstælsɪs/

noun

Definitions

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

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/peristalsis

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