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peristalsis
[ per-uh-stawl-sis, -stal- ]
noun
- the progressive wave of contraction and relaxation of a tubular muscular system, especially the alimentary canal, by which the contents are forced through the system.
peristalsis
/ ˌpɛrɪˈstælsɪs /
noun
- physiol the succession of waves of involuntary muscular contraction of various bodily tubes, esp of the alimentary tract, where it effects transport of food and waste products
peristalsis
/ pĕr′ĭ-stôl′sĭs /
- The wavelike muscular contractions in tubular structures, especially organs of the digestive system such as the esophagus and the intestines. Peristalsis is characterized by alternate contraction and relaxation, which pushes ingested food through the digestive tract towards its release at the anus. Worms propel themselves through peristaltic movement.
peristalsis
- The wavelike, involuntary muscular contractions that move food through the digestive system .
Derived Forms
- ˌperiˈstaltically, adverb
- ˌperiˈstaltic, adjective
Other Words From
- hyper·peri·stalsis noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of peristalsis1
Word History and Origins
Origin of peristalsis1
Example Sentences
In other mammals, the wavelike peristalsis of the intestinal muscles are consistent in all directions.
The nervous-immune connection is intriguing in light of recent research suggesting that chemical cross talk between gut macrophages and nerve fibers can control peristalsis, the process that moves food through the digestive tract.
They can, for example, be made to mimic physiological properties such as tissue stretching, pulsation and peristalsis.
This motion mimics how our intestines and esophagus move food around our body — a process known as peristalsis.
Actomyosin, a protein complex responsible for cellular contractions, was responsible for the fat cells’ wormlike propulsion, called peristalsis, the scientists found.
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