MIGRATING MOTOR COMPLEX
\ma͡ɪɡɹˈe͡ɪtɪŋ mˈə͡ʊtə kˈɒmplɛks], \maɪɡɹˈeɪtɪŋ mˈəʊtə kˈɒmplɛks], \m_aɪ_ɡ_ɹ_ˈeɪ_t_ɪ_ŋ m_ˈəʊ_t_ə k_ˈɒ_m_p_l_ɛ_k_s]\
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Bursts of depolarization that move from the stomach to the ileocecal valve at regular frequency during the interdigestive period. The complex and its accompanying motor activity periodically cleanse the bowel of interdigestive secretion and debris in preparation for the next meal.
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hydromorphic
- [Greek] Structurally adapted to an aquatic environment, as organs of water plants.