peristalsis

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Pronunciation

IPA /ˌpɛɹɪˈstalsɪs/

Noun

peristalsis noun

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

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Synonyms

enterocinesia vermiculation systole pulsation pulsebeat pulsing circulation flow motion aftermovement treppe stroke travel muscle cardiomotility motion kinesia pulse

Associated

chyme peristaltic esophagus sphincter contractions esophageal motility intestines intestine segmentation rectum gastric

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