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peristalsis: Meaning and Definition of
per•i•stal•sis
Pronunciation: (per"u-stôl'sis, -stal'-), [key]
— pl. -ses
- the progressive wave of contraction and relaxation of a tubular muscular system, esp. the alimentary canal, by which the contents are forced through the system.
See also:
- peristalsis (Thesaurus)
