• (a.) Applied to the peculiar wormlike wave motion of the intestines and other similar structures, produced by the successive contraction of the muscular fibers of their walls, forcing their contents onwards; as, peristaltic movement.
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<physiology> Applied to the peculiar wormlike wave motion of the intestines and other similar structures, produced by the successive contraction of the muscular fibres of their walls, forcing their contents onwards; as, peristaltic movement. Peristal'tically. ... Origin: Gr. Clasping and compressing, fr. To surround, wrap up; round + to place...
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Per`i·stal'tic adjective [ Greek ... clasping and compressing, from ... to surround, wrap up; ... round + ... to place, arrange: confer French
péristaltique .]
(Physiol.) Applied to the peculiar wormlike wave motion of the intestines and other similar structures, produced by the successive...
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Type: Term Pronunciation: per′i-stal′tik Definitions: 1. Relating to peristalsis.
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peristaltic 1. Applied to the peculiar wormlike wave motion of the intestines and other similar structures, produced by the successive contraction of the muscular fibers of their walls, forcing their contents onwards; as, peristaltic movement. 2. The wavelike muscular contractions of the alimentary canal or other tubular structures by which conten...
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