English Explanatory Dictionary

retroperistalsis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The reverse of the involuntary smooth muscle contractions of peristalsis, usually as a precursor to vomiting.

Word forms

retroperistalsis

Etymology

From retro- + peristalsis.

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