Myoelectric Complex, Migrating

Synonyms

Complex, Migrating Motor

Complex, Migrating Myoelectric

Complexes, Migrating Motor

Complexes, Migrating Myoelectric

Migrating Motor Complex

Migrating Motor Complexes

Migrating Myoelectric Complex

Migrating Myoelectric Complexes

Motor Complex, Migrating

Motor Complexes, Migrating

Myoelectric Complexes, Migrating

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.