蠕動
Peristalsis \Per`i*stal"sis\, n. [NL. See {Peristaltic}.] (Physiol.) Peristaltic contraction or action.
peristalsis n : the process of wave-like muscle contractions of the alimentary tract that moves food along [syn: {vermiculation}] [ant: {anastalsis}] [also: {peristalses} (pl)]