Definitions from Wiktionary (peristalsis)
▸ noun: (medicine) The rhythmic, wave-like contraction and relaxation of muscles so as to propagate motion, as of food in the digestive tract.
esophageal peristalsis,
visible peristalsis,
reverse peristalsis,
mass peristalsis,
antral peristalsis,
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▸ noun: (medicine) The rhythmic, wave-like contraction and relaxation of muscles so as to propagate motion, as of food in the digestive tract.
Similar:
vermiculation,
systole,
pulsation,
pulsebeat,
pulsing,
circulation,
flow motion,
aftermovement,
treppe,
stroke,
more...
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Adjectives:
intestinal,
visible,
normal,
gastric,
active,
ureteral,
primary,
secondary,
reverse,
stimulating,
excessive
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