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Peristole

Peristole \Pe*ris"to*le\, n. [NL.: cf. F. p['e]ristole. See Peristaltic.] (Physiol.) Peristaltic action, especially of the intestines.

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peristole

n. (context biology English) peristaltic action, especially of the intestines