peristalsis

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Noun peristalsis has 1 sense

peristalsis, vermiculation - the process of wave-like muscle contractions of the alimentary tract that moves food along
--₁ is a kind of bodily process, body process, bodily function, activity
Antonyms: anastalsis

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Peristalsis

Peristalsis is a term used to describe the coordinated muscular contractions that propel food through the digestive system.

Noun

Sense 1: The involuntary wavelike contractions that occur in the digestive tract, including the esophagus, stomach, and intestines.

Sample sentence: The smooth muscle contractions of peristalsis help move food from the esophagus to the stomach.

Noun

Sense 2: A similar wave-like muscular contraction in other tubular structures, such as the ureters or fallopian tubes.

Sample sentence: Peristalsis in the fallopian tubes aids in the transport of the fertilized egg towards the uterus.

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