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peristalsis

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11 lettersPronunciation /ˌpɛɹɪˈstalsɪs/Part of speech nounSorted aeiilprssstStarts with PEnds with S0 clues
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  1. the process of wavelike muscle contractions of the alimentary tract that moves food along

Word origin

From Ancient Greek δύναμις περισταλτική (dúnamis peristaltikḗ, “the action of the bowels by which their contents are propelled”), from περιστέλλω (peristéllō, “to wrap around”), from περι- (peri-, “around”) + στέλλω (stéllō, “to make ready, to prepare”).

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