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Meaning of peristalsis in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌpɛrəˈstɔlsəs/

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  1. Noun

    peristalsis

    Etymology

    mid 19th century: modern Latin, from Greek peristallein‘wrap around’, from peri-‘around’ + stallein‘to place’

    Definitions

    1. the process of wave-like muscle contractions of the alimentary tract that moves food along

    Antonyms

    • anastalsis

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