Peristalsis [peristaltika]

topical
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Definition

A movement, caused by sequential muscle contraction, that pushes the contents of the intestines or other tubular organs in one direction.

DUI
D010528 MeSH Browser
CUI
M0016356
History note
91(75); was see under GASTROINTESTINAL MOTILITY 1975-90
Online note
search GASTROINTESTINAL MOTILITY 1967-74
Public note
91; was see under GASTROINTESTINAL MOTILITY 1975-90