aperistalsis

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aperistalsis /aper·i·stal·sis/ (a-per-ĭ-stahl´sis) absence of usual peristalsis.

a·per·i·stal·sis (

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The absence of peristalsis.

aperistalsis

[āper′istal′sis]

Etymology: Gk, a, without, peristellein, to clasp

a failure of the normal waves of contraction and relaxation that move contents through the digestive tract. Compare peristalsis.

aperistalsis [ah″per-ĭ-stal´sis]

absence of peristaltic action.

aperistalsis

absence of peristaltic action.

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