peristalsis

Meanings

• a wave-like contraction of the intestinal walls that propels food through the digestive tract

  - "The peristalsis of the stomach pushes food into the small intestine."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˌpɛɹɪˈstælsɪs/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

enterocinesia , vermiculation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with peristalsis
peristaltic , hysterectic , historectic , historectomy , historectomies , myorectomy , myorectomies , rectomy , rectomies

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Homophones

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1. peristalsis (en) : a wave-like contraction of the intestinal walls that propels food through the digestive tract.
   

2. persist (en) : to continue in a state, process, or activity, especially for a prolonged period, or to endure or withstand something, such as a difficulty, adversity, challenge, or pain.
   

3. persistent (en) : lasting or continuing for a longer period than is usual or expected; continuous or uninterrupted; unyielding or unrelenting; enduring or withstanding something, such as a difficulty, adversity, challenge, or pain.
   

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Variants

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peristalses , peristalsis

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Forms

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{"term"=>"peristaltic", "definition"=>"pertaining to or caused by peristalsis, or characterized by wave-like contractions of the intestinal walls that propel food through the digestive tract."}, {"term"=>"peristaltic pump", "definition"=>"a pump that utilizes wave-like contractions of the intestinal walls to propel a fluid or other substance through a system."}, {"term"=>"peristalsis reflex", "definition"=>"an involuntary reflex response of the gastrointestinal tract to the presence or ingestion of food, characterized by wave-like contractions of the intestinal walls that propel the food through the digestive tract."}

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Etymology

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derived from the Greek word 'peristallein', meaning 'to surround' or 'to gird around', which refers to the wave-like contractions of the intestinal walls that propel food through the digestive tract.

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Trivia

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1. {"term"=>"Did you know that peristalsis is not only found in the gastrointestinal tract, but also in other parts of the body, such as the urinary tract and the reproductive system?", "answer"=>"Yes, peristalsis is a vital physiological process that is essential for the normal functioning and maintenance of various organs and systems in the human body, including the gastrointestinal tract, the urinary tract, and the reproductive system."}

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Related Concepts

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1. gastrointestinal tract:

2. digestive system:

3. nutrient absorption:

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