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peristalsis

/ˌperɪˈstælsɪs/noun

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noun
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    [U] biology

    the wave-like movements of the muscles of the digestive tract that push food along

    क्रमाकुंचन

    • Food moves down the oesophagus by peristalsis.
    • Peristalsis continues even when we lie down.