propulsatile
Adjective
Serving to force the contents to move in a rapid outflow.
Usage- not-comparable
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Lymph hearts of lower vertebrates are propulsatile organs, whose main function is to pump the lymph from subcutaneous lymph sacs into the venous system.
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A seminal bolus in the posterior urethra does not appear to be necessary to trigger propulsatile ejaculation after seminal emission, as evidenced by post-prostatectomy patients.
Morphine reduces propulsatile activity in the small and large intestine and diminishes intestinal secretions.
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Stimulation of MOR in the intestines reduces propulsatile and diminishes intestinal secretions.