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myoelectric complex, migrating (medicine)


myoelectric complex, migrating
Bursts of depolarisation that move from the stomach to the ileocaecal 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.