What does propulsatile mean?
Propulsatile means (medicine) Serving to force the contents to move in a rapid outflow..
Propulsatile
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Meaning
(medicine) Serving to force the contents to move in a rapid outflow..
Example Sentences
Lymph hearts of lower vertebrates are propulsatile organs, whose main function is to pump the lymph from subcutaneous lymph sacs into the venous system.
A seminal bolus in the posterior urethra does not appear to be necessary to trigger propulsatile ejaculation after seminal emission, as evidenced by post-prostatectomy patients.
Morphine reduces propulsatile activity in the small and large intestine and diminishes intestinal secretions.
Stimulation of MOR in the intestines reduces propulsatile and diminishes intestinal secretions.
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Lymph hearts of lower vertebrates are propulsatile organs, whose main function is to pump the lymph from subcutaneous lymph sacs into the venous system.
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