vermicular movement
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vermicular — [vər mik′yə lər] adj. [ModL vermicularis: see VERMICULATE & AR] 1. a) suggestive of a worm or worms in shape or movement b) covered with irregularly twisting lines, ridges, or indentations suggestive of worm tracks 2. a) … English World dictionary
movement — 1. The act of motion; said of the entire body or of one or more of its members or parts. 2. SYN: stool. 3. SYN: defecation. [L. moveo, pp. motus, to move] active m. 1. m. effected by the organism itself, unaided by external influences. 2. in… … Medical dictionary
vermicular pulse — a small rapid pulse giving to the finger a sensation of wormlike movement … Medical dictionary
vermicular — [və mɪkjʊlə] adjective 1》 like a worm in form or movement; vermiform. 2》 relating to or caused by intestinal worms. Origin C17: from med. L. vermicularis, from L. vermiculus, dimin. of vermis worm … English new terms dictionary
vermicular — adj. 1 like a worm in form or movement; vermiform. 2 Med. of or caused by intestinal worms. 3 marked with close wavy lines. Etymology: med.L vermicularis f. L vermiculus dimin. of vermis worm … Useful english dictionary
Peristalsis — The rippling motion of muscles in the digestive tract. In the stomach, this motion mixes food with gastric juices, turning it into a thin liquid. * * * The movement of the intestine or other tubular structure, characterized by waves of alternate… … Medical dictionary
vermiculation — [vər mik΄yə lā′shən] n. 〚L vermiculatio: see VERMICULATE〛 1. a vermiculating or being vermiculated 2. vermicular markings 3. movement marked by alternate contraction and dilation, as in peristalsis * * * ver·mic·u·la·t … Universalium
Pulse — The rhythmic dilation of an artery resulting from beating of the heart. It is often measured by feeling the arteries of the wrist. * * * Rhythmic dilation of an artery, produced by the increased volume of blood thrown into the vessel by the… … Medical dictionary
vermiculation — [vər mik΄yə lā′shən] n. [L vermiculatio: see VERMICULATE] 1. a vermiculating or being vermiculated 2. vermicular markings 3. movement marked by alternate contraction and dilation, as in peristalsis … English World dictionary
