"catastalsis" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} catastalsis (uncountable)
  1. (biology) The rhythmic contraction and relaxation of the muscle of the intestines. It resembles ordinary peristalsis but is not preceded by a zone of inhibition. It is mostly absolute now, covered by the term peristaltic wave. Tags: uncountable
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