vermicular movement

vermicular movement
peristalsis.

Medical dictionary. 2011.

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  • vermicular — [və mɪkjʊlə] adjective 1》 like a worm in form or movement; vermiform. 2》 relating to or caused by intestinal worms. Origin C17: from med. L. vermicularis, from L. vermiculus, dimin. of vermis worm …   English new terms dictionary

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  • vermiculation — [vər mik΄yə lā′shən] n. 〚L vermiculatio: see VERMICULATE〛 1. a vermiculating or being vermiculated 2. vermicular markings 3. movement marked by alternate contraction and dilation, as in peristalsis * * * ver·mic·u·la·t …   Universalium

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