Catastalsis
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Catastalsis is a noun meaning (biology) The rhythmic contraction and relaxation of the muscle of the intestines. It resembles ordinary peristalsis but is not preceded by a zone of inhibition. It is mostly absolute now, covered by the term peristaltic wave.
Meaning
(biology) The rhythmic contraction and relaxation of the muscle of the intestines. It resembles ordinary peristalsis but is not preceded by a zone of inhibition. It is mostly absolute now, covered by the term peristaltic wave.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include catalepsy, antiperistalsis, dysperistalsis, catalepsis, hyperperistalsis, normoperistalsis.
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