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peristalsis

Noun

per=i=stal=sis

WORDNET DICTIONARY

peristalsis(n = noun.process) vermiculation - the process of wavelike muscle contractions of the alimentary tract that moves food along;

is a kind of activity, bodily function, bodily process, body process

Antonym: anastalsis

peristalsis, n. [NL. See Peristaltic.].

Peristaltic contraction or action. [1913 Webster]

peristalsis, n. an involuntary muscular wavelike movement by which the contents of the alimentary canal etc. are propelled along.

Derivative

peristaltic adj. peristaltically adv.

Etymology

mod.L f. Gk peristello wrap around (as PERI-, stello place)