peristalsis

Definition / meaning of peristalsis

The rippling motion of muscles in the intestine or other tubular organs characterized by the alternate contraction and relaxation of the muscles that propel the contents onward.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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