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  3. Catastalsis: Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia

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Definitions from Wiktionary (catastalsis)

noun:  (biology) The rhythmic contraction and relaxation of the muscle of the intestines. It resembles ordinary peristalsis but is not preceded by a zone of inhibition.

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