peri·stal·sis /ˌpɛrəˈstɔlsəs, ˈstɑl, ˈstæl-/
蠕動
peri·stal·sis /ˌpɛrəˈstɔlsəs, ˈstɑl, ˈstæl-/ 名詞
蠕動(運動)
Per·i·stal·sis n. Physiol. Peristaltic contraction or action.
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peristalsis
n : the process of wave-like muscle contractions of the
alimentary tract that moves food along [syn: vermiculation]
[ant: anastalsis]
[also: peristalses (pl)]