Catastalsis

Catastalsis is the rhythmic contraction and relaxation of the muscle of the intestines. It resembles ordinary peristalsis but is not preceded by a wave of inhibition.[1][2][3]

References

  1. ↑ "Drugs.com Definition: Catastalsis". Drugs.com. Retrieved 2009-06-14.
  2. ↑ "Free Medical Dictionary - Catastalsis". Free Medical Dictionary. Retrieved 2009-06-14.
  3. ↑ "A wave of inhibition precedes primary peristaltic contractions in the human esophagus.".


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