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the process of wavelike muscle contractions of the alimentary tract that moves food along
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The rippling motion of muscles in the intestine or other tubular organs characterized by the alternate contraction and relaxation of the muscles that propel the contents onward.
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wavelike movement of smooth muscle-containing tubes, such as the digestive tract
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(per-ih-STAWL-sis). Wave-like muscle contractions that spread or push food and liquid naturally through the digestive tract.
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involuntary wave-like movement in hollow tubes within the body, especially the digestive system
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