peristalsis
The coordinated, rhythmic, wavelike contraction and relaxation of smooth muscle that…The coordinated, rhythmic, wavelike contraction and relaxation of smooth muscle that propels contents through a hollow organ, particularly food through the gastrointestinal tract.
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)The coordinated, rhythmic, wavelike contraction and relaxation of smooth muscle that propels contents through a hollow organ, particularly food through the gastrointestinal tract.
Peristaltik
периста́льтикаperistálʹtika
перистальтикаperystalʹtyka
the process of wavelike muscle contractions of the alimentary tract that moves food along
Translations
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Origin
From Ancient Greek δύναμις περισταλτική (dúnamis peristaltikḗ, “the action of the bowels bFrom Ancient Greek δύναμις περισταλτική (dúnamis peristaltikḗ, “the action of the bowels by which their contents are propelled”), from περιστέλλω (peristéllō, “to wrap around”), from περι- (peri-, “around”) + στέλλω (stéllō, “to make ready, to prepare”).
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Forms
plural: peristalses| Singular | peristalsis |
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Synonyms
2 synonyms- the process of wavelike muscle contractions of the alimentary tract that moves food along:vermiculation
Antonyms
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