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peristaltik

UK/ˌpɛɹɪˈstalsɪs//ˌpɛɹɪˈstælsɪs/

peristalsis in Indonesian: peristaltik. In English, peristalsis means the coordinated, rhythmic, wavelike contraction and relaxation of smooth muscle that propels contents through a hollow organ, particularly food through the gastrointestinal tract.

Indonesian words for peristalsis

rhythmic contraction of the digestive tract
peristaltik

English meaning of peristalsis

  1. noun The coordinated, rhythmic, wavelike contraction and relaxation of smooth muscle that propels contents through a hollow organ, particularly food through the gastrointestinal tract.

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Questions about peristalsis in Indonesian

What is the meaning of peristalsis in Indonesian?
Peristalsis in Indonesian is peristaltik.
Apa arti peristalsis?
Peristalsis: peristaltik.
What does peristalsis mean in English?
Peristalsis means the coordinated, rhythmic, wavelike contraction and relaxation of smooth muscle that propels contents through a hollow organ, particularly food through the gastrointestinal tract.

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