A sudden peristalsis of the colon produced when food is taken into an empty stomach.
A wave of peristalsis produced in the colon by introducing food into a fasting stomach.
Peristaltic wave in the colon induced by entrance of food into the stomach.
A mass peristaltic (coordinated, rhythmic, smooth muscle contraction that acts to force food through the digestive tract) movement of the colon that often occurs 15 to 30 minutes after ingesting a meal.
The nerve signal transmitted to the lower colon when food enters the stomach; one of the sensory impulses indicating the need to have a bowel movement.
Enhanced contraction of the colon triggered by the introduction of food into an empty stomach. This phenomenon is why many individuals experience the urge to use the restroom after eating.