- vermiculation
- A wormlike movement, as in peristalsis.
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ver·mic·u·la·tion (vər-mik″u-laґshən) [L. vermiculatio, from vermis worm] 1. wormlike movement. 2. peristalsis.
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vermiculation
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Vermiculation — Ver*mic u*la tion, n. [L. vermiculatio a being worm eaten.] 1. The act or operation of moving in the manner of a worm; continuation of motion from one part to another; as, the vermiculation, or peristaltic motion, of the intestines. [1913… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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
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
vermiculation — noun see vermiculate … New Collegiate Dictionary
vermiculation — a worm like marking, e.g. one of a series of wavy markings on the back of such fishes as the brook trout, Salvelinus fontinalis … Dictionary of ichthyology
vermiculation — noun vɚmɪkjuˈleɪʃən a) A pattern of irregular wavy lines b) Peristalsis … Wiktionary
vermiculation — Pattern of thin, worm shaped coatings of clay or silt on cave surfaces [25] … Lexicon of Cave and Karst Terminology
vermiculation — n. wavy decoration resembling worms or worm tracks; condition or result of worm infestation; wavy wormlike movement (as of the intestines) … English contemporary dictionary
vermiculation — ver·mic·u·la·tion … English syllables
vermiculation — n. 1 the state or process of being eaten or infested by or converted into worms. 2 a vermicular marking. 3 a wormeaten state. Etymology: L vermiculatio (as VERMICULATE) … Useful english dictionary
