"retroperistalsis" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: From retro- + peristalsis. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|retro|peristalsis}} retro- + peristalsis Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} retroperistalsis (uncountable)
  1. The reverse of the involuntary smooth muscle contractions of peristalsis, usually as a precursor to vomiting. Wikipedia link: retroperistalsis Tags: uncountable
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