| antiperistalsis | <physiology> Reverse peristalsis, a wave of contraction in the gastrointestinal tract which moves contents toward the oral end. (13 Jan 1998) |
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| supra-esophageal | <botany> Situated above, or on the dorsal side of, the oesophagus; as, the supra-esophageal ganglion of Crustacea. Alternative forms: supra-oesophagal, and supra-oesophageal. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| esophageal | <anatomy> Pertaining to the oesophagus. Alternative forms: sophageal. (01 Mar 1998) |