Peristalsis (pair-ih-STAL-sis) at Medical Drugs Glossary
What is Peristalsis (pair-ih-STAL-sis)? 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.Medical Term & Definition Added By: Juliana
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