Peristaltic
41Water gun — A water gun (or water pistol, squirt gun, or water blaster) is a type of toy designed to shoot water. Together with water balloons, these devices are the primary tools used to soak another during a water warfare game. Historically, water guns… …
42small intestine — Anat. intestine (def. 2). [1760 70] * * * Long, narrow, convoluted tube in which most digestion takes place. It extends 22–25 ft (6.7–7.6 m), from the stomach to the large intestine. The mesentery, a membrane structure, supports it and contains… …
43digestive nerve plexus — ▪ physiology intricate layers of nervous tissue that control movements in the esophagus, stomach, and intestines. The mechanics of the nervous system s regulation of digestive functions is not fully known. Two major nerve centres are… …
44Peristalsis — 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… …
45antiperistaltic — 1. Relating to antiperistalsis. 2. Impeding or arresting peristalsis. * * * an·ti·peri·stal·tic tik adj 1) opposed to or checking peristaltic motion 2) relating to antiperistalsis * * * an·ti·per·i·stal·tic (an″te ) (an″ti perґĭ… …
46Peristalsis — Per i*stal sis, n. [NL. See {Peristaltic}.] (Physiol.) Peristaltic contraction or action. [1913 Webster] …
47Peristole — Pe*ris to*le, n. [NL.: cf. F. p[ e]ristole. See {Peristaltic}.] (Physiol.) Peristaltic action, especially of the intestines. [1913 Webster] …
48Vermicular — Ver*mic u*lar, a. [L. vermiculus a little worm, dim. of vermis a worm: cf. F. vermiculaire. See {Vermicelli}.] Of or pertaining to a worm or worms; resembling a worm; shaped like a worm; especially, resembling the motion or track of a worm; as,… …
49Flatulence — German peasants greet the fire and brimstone from a papal bull of Pope Paul III in …
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