Peristalses

2 definitions found

From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  peristalsis
       n : the process of wave-like muscle contractions of the
           alimentary tract that moves food along [syn: {vermiculation}]
           [ant: {anastalsis}]
       [also: {peristalses} (pl)]



From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  peristalses
       See {peristalsis}