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(), a.[Gr. clasping and compressing, fr. to surround, wrap up; round + to place, arrange: cf. F. pristaltique.] (Physiol.) Applied to the peculiar wormlike wave motion of the intestines and other similar structures, produced by the successive contraction of the muscular fibers of their walls, forcing their contents onwards; as, peristaltic movement. -- Per°istal"tically (), adv. スポンサード リンク
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