gastrointestinal motility

the involuntary forward movement of the contents of the gastrointestinal tract, which are propelled mainly by the alternate contraction and relaxation of the bands of circular and longitudinal muscle fibers that form the walls of the tract.

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September 1st 2024

genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder

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