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Noun: peristalsis (peristalses)  `pe-ree'stal-sis
  1. The process of wavelike muscle contractions of the alimentary tract that moves food along
    - vermiculation

Derived forms: peristalses

Type of: activity, bodily function, bodily process, body process

Antonym: anastalsis

Encyclopedia: Peristalsis

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Perisoreus
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Peristedion
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