Myoelectric Complex, Migrating

**Definition:** 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.

**Tree numbers:** - G07.265.675.775 - G10.261.360.570 - G11.427.494.730 - G11.561.570.837

**Synonyms:** - Complexes, Migrating Motor - Migrating Motor Complex - Complexes, Migrating Myoelectric