haustral contraction

noun

An involuntary movement of the haustrum in the colon that aids in digestion.

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Meanings

nounhaustral contraction (plural haustral contractions)

plural haustral contractions

  1. An involuntary movement of the haustrum in the colon that aids in digestion.
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