Retroperistalsis

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The reverse of the involuntary smooth muscle contractions of peristalsis, usually as a precursor to vomiting. uncountable

Etymology

From retro- + peristalsis.

Related phrases

smooth muscle

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