Found 2 items, similar to peristalsis.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: peristalsis peristalsis n : the process of wave-like muscle contractions of the alimentary tract that moves food along [syn: vermiculation] [ant: anastalsis] [also: peristalses (pl)]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Peristalsis Peristalsis \Per`i*stal"sis\, n. [NL. See Peristaltic.] (Physiol.) Peristaltic contraction or action. [1913 Webster]