Medical term:
peristole
pe·ris·to·le
(pĕ-ris'tō-lē),The tonic activity of the walls of the stomach whereby the organ contracts about its contents; contrasting with the peristaltic waves passing from the cardia toward the pylorus (peristalsis).
[peri- + G. stellō, to contract]
Farlex Partner Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012
pe·ris·to·le
(pĕr-is'tŏ-lē)The tonic activity of the walls of the stomach whereby the organ contracts about its contents; contrasting with the peristaltic waves passing from the cardia toward the pylorus (peristalsis).
[peri- + G. stellō, to contract]
Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012
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