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- [per-uh-stawl-sis, -stal-]
- /ˌpɛr əˈstɔl sɪs, -ˈstæl-/
- /ˌper.ɪˈstæl.sɪs/
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- [per-uh-stawl-sis, -stal-]
- /ˌpɛr əˈstɔl sɪs, -ˈstæl-/
Definitions of peristalsis word
- noun plural peristalsis 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. 1
- noun peristalsis 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 0
- noun peristalsis the rhythmic, wavelike motion of the walls of the alimentary canal and certain other hollow organs, consisting of alternate contractions and dilations of transverse and longitudinal muscles that move the contents of the tube onward 0
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Origin of peristalsis
First appearance:
before 1855 One of the 30% newest English words
1855-60; < New Latin < Greek peri- peri- + stálsis contraction, equivalent to stal- (variant stem of stéllein to set, bring together, compress) + -sis -sis
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Parts of speech for Peristalsis
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peristalsis popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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