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Noun: peristalsis (peristalses)  ,pe-ri'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

Encyclopedia: Peristalsis