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diastalsis

/ ˌdaɪəˈstælsɪs /

noun

  1. a downward wave of contraction occurring in the intestine during digestion See also peristalsis


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Derived Forms

  • ˌdiaˈstaltic, adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of diastalsis1

C20: New Latin, from dia- + ( peri ) stalsis

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