Words Like PERISTALSIS

We have put together a list of words that are similar to PERISTALSIS.

3 Alternative Words Similar to peristalsis

1 Vermiculation Noun Synonym Words Like Vermiculation

2 Activity Noun Synonym Words Like Activity

3 Anastalsis Noun Antonym Words Like Anastalsis

3 definitions of peristalsis

1 The peculiar involuntary muscular movements of various hollow organs of the body, especially of the alimentary canal, whereby their contents are propelled onward.

2 The rhythmic, wave-like contraction of the digestive tract that forces food through it.

3 the process of wavelike muscle contractions of the alimentary tract that moves food along

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