蠕動
Peristalsis \Per`i*stal"sis\, n. [NL. See {Peristaltic}.]
(Physiol.)
Peristaltic contraction or action.
peristalsis
n : the process of wave-like muscle contractions of the
alimentary tract that moves food along [syn: {vermiculation}]
[ant: {anastalsis}]
[also: {peristalses} (pl)]