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PERISTALSIS Synonyms

There is 1 synonym of the word peristalsis. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word peristalsis. (close relations)
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peristaltic

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vermiculation
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• the process of wavelike muscle contractions of the alimentary tract that moves food along

• a decoration consisting of wormlike carvings

Best Hypernyms For PERISTALSIS

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activity
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bodily functionbodily processbody process
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