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Peristalsis

Source: The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

	Peristalsis \Per`i*stal"sis\, n. [NL. See Peristaltic.]
   (Physiol.)
   Peristaltic contraction or action.
   [1913 Webster]

Source: WordNet (r) 2.0

	peristalsis
     n : the process of wave-like muscle contractions of the
         alimentary tract that moves food along [syn: vermiculation]
         [ant: anastalsis]
     [also: peristalses (pl)]

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