peristole

peristole definition - medical

pe·ris·to·le (pə-rĭsˈtə-lē)

noun
The tonic contractions of the walls of the stomach about its contents.

Related Forms:

  • perˌi·stolˈic (pĕrˌĭ-stŏlˈĭk) adjective

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