catastalsis

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Synonyms: catastasis, catastaltic, anastalsis, catastases

Antonyms: catastasis, catastaltic, anastalsis, catastases

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|biology}} The [[rhythmic]] [[contraction]] and [[relaxation]] of the [[muscle]] of the [[intestine]]s. It resembles ordinary [[peristalsis]] but is not preceded by a zone of inhibition.

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