catastalsis

catastalsis
A contraction wave resembling ordinary peristalsis but not preceded by a zone of inhibition. [G. kata-stello, to put in order, check]

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  • Catastalsis — is the rhythmic contraction and relaxation of the muscle of the intestines. It resembes ordinary peristalsis but is not preceded by a zone of inhibition. References …   Wikipedia

  • catastalsis — onda de contracción del tubo digestivo durante la digestión, sin onda de inhibición precedente Diccionario ilustrado de Términos Médicos.. Alvaro Galiano. 2010 …   Diccionario médico

  • catastalsis — noun The rhythmic contraction and relaxation of the muscle of the intestines. It resembles ordinary peristalsis but is not preceded by a zone of inhibition …   Wiktionary

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