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peristalsis
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the process of wavelike muscle contractions of the alimentary tract that moves food along
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percutaneous
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transdermal: through the unbroken skin; refers to medications applied directly to the skin (creams or ointments) or in time-release forms (skin patches); "transdermal estrogen"; "percutaneous absorption"
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peristome
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(botany) fringe of toothlike appendages surrounding the mouth of a moss capsule region around the mouth in various invertebrates
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perithelium
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tissue layer around small blood vessels
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periwinkle
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chiefly trailing poisonous plants with blue flowers commonly cultivated Old World woody herb having large pinkish to red flowers small edible marine snail; steamed in wine or baked edible marine gastropod
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