Peristalsis is valid Scrabble Word

Definitions for PERISTALSIS in dictionary:

NOUN:
• the movement of the food through the gut
• the involuntary constriction and relaxation of the muscles of the intestine or another canal, creating wave-like movements which push the contents of the canal forward.
• Peristaltic contraction or action.
• the process of wavelike muscle contractions of the alimentary tract that moves food along
OTHER DEFINITIONS:
• successive waves of involuntary contraction passing along the walls of a hollow muscular structure (as the esophagus or intestine) and forcing the contents onward

Words related to PERISTALSIS

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Words that contain PERISTALSIS

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How to use PERISTALSIS in a sentence

• This can be done gently or vigorously, according to your condition, and it is an invaluable and effective means of stimulating peristalsis and functional vigor.

Similar words containing PERISTALSI without suffix s

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