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. ↑ Sifrim, D; Janssens, J; Vantrappen, G. "A wave of inhibition precedes primary peristaltic contractions in the human esophagus". Gastroenterology. 103: 876–82. doi:10.1016/0016-5085(92)90020-y. PMID 1499938.


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