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migrating motor complex
(redirected from Migrating motility complex)

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migrating motor complex,
n the coordinated response of the body to the ingestion of food, which includes peristaltic motion and secretomotor activity. This response also balances fluid and electrolyte levels in the gastrointestinal tract.
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