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/daɪəˈstæɫsɪs/ · noun
A form of peristalsis (as in the intestines) in which the wave of contraction is preceded by a period of inhibition.
Use diastalsis when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Diastalsis means A form of peristalsis (as in the intestines) in which the wave of contraction is preceded by a period of inhibition.
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Use diastalsis where its definition matches the intended context.
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