Peristalsis Definition & Meaning
peristalsis
- noun
- the process of wavelike muscle contractions of the alimentary tract that moves food along
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- What does peristalsis mean?
- the process of wavelike muscle contractions of the alimentary tract that moves food along
- What part of speech is peristalsis?
- Peristalsis is a noun.