Definition of Vermiculation

1. Noun. The process of wavelike muscle contractions of the alimentary tract that moves food along.

Exact synonyms: Peristalsis
Generic synonyms: Activity, Bodily Function, Bodily Process, Body Process
Antonyms: Anastalsis

2. Noun. A decoration consisting of wormlike carvings.
Generic synonyms: Carving, Embellishment
Derivative terms: Vermiculate

Definition of Vermiculation

1. n. The act or operation of moving in the manner of a worm; continuation of motion from one part to another; as, the vermiculation, or peristaltic motion, of the intestines.

2. n. The act or operation of moving in the manner of a worm; continuation of motion from one part to another; as, the vermiculation, or peristaltic motion, of the intestines.

Definition of Vermiculation

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Vermiculation

1. 1. The act or operation of moving in the manner of a worm; continuation of motion from one part to another; as, the vermiculation, or peristaltic motion, of the intestines. 2. The act of vermiculating, or forming or inlaying so as to resemble the motion, track, or work of a worm. 3. Penetration by worms; the state of being wormeaten. 4. A very fine wavy crosswise colour marking, or a patch of such markings, as on the feathers of birds. Origin: L. Vermiculatio a being worm-eaten. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Vermiculation

vermian fossa
vermicelli
vermicellis
vermicidal
vermicide
vermicide
vermicides
vermicular
vermicular
vermicular colic
vermicular movement
vermicular pulse
vermiculate
vermiculated
vermiculation (current term)
vermiculation (current term)
vermiculations
vermicule
vermiculite
vermiculite
vermiculites
vermiculous
vermiculus
vermiform
vermiform
vermiformia
vermiform appendage
vermiform appendix
vermiform appendix
vermiform process

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