MIGRATING MYOELECTRIC COMPLEX
\ma͡ɪɡɹˈe͡ɪtɪŋ mˌa͡ɪə͡ʊlˈɛktɹɪk kˈɒmplɛks], \maɪɡɹˈeɪtɪŋ mˌaɪəʊlˈɛktɹɪk kˈɒmplɛks], \m_aɪ_ɡ_ɹ_ˈeɪ_t_ɪ_ŋ m_ˌaɪ_əʊ_l_ˈɛ_k_t_ɹ_ɪ_k 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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