| n. | 1. | (Physiol.) Peristaltic contraction or action. |
| Noun | 1. | peristalsis - the process of wave-like muscle contractions of the alimentary tract that moves food along Synonyms: vermiculation Antonyms: anastalsis - muscular action of the alimentary tract in a direction opposite to peristalsis |
A wavelike movement of muscles in the GI tract. Peristalsis moves food and liquid through the GI tract.
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