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Myoelectric Complex, Migrating  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A pattern of gastrointestinal muscle contraction and depolarizing myoelectric activity that moves 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.

Entry terms

  • Complexes, Migrating Motor
  • Complexes, Migrating Myoelectric
  • Migrating Motor Complex

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-QLVCH6QX-9

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