| NOUN | process | vermiculation, peristalsis | the process of wavelike muscle contractions of the alimentary tract that moves food along |
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| artifact | vermiculation | a decoration consisting of wormlike carvings |
| Meaning | The process of wavelike muscle contractions of the alimentary tract that moves food along. | |
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| Synonym | peristalsis | |
| Broader | bodily process, body process, bodily function, activity | An organic process that takes place in the body |
| Opposite | anastalsis | muscular action of the alimentary tract in a direction opposite to peristalsis |
| Spanish | peristalsis, peristaltismo | |
| Catalan | peristaltisme | |
| Meaning | A decoration consisting of wormlike carvings. | |
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| Broader | carving | A sculpture created by removing material (as wood or ivory or stone / stone) in order to create a desired shape |
| embellishment | A superfluous ornament | |
| Verbs | vermiculate | decorate with wavy or winding lines |
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