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peristalsis

/ˌper.ɪˈstæl.sɪs/

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noun

/ˌper.ɪˈstæl.sɪs/C2formalmedical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее волнообразные мышечные сокращения пищеварительного тракта, продвигающие пищу по пищеварительной системе.

A noun referring to the wavelike muscular contractions of the alimentary tract that propel food along the digestive system.

uncountable

  1. C1formalmedical

    The process of wavelike muscle contractions in the digestive tract that moves food and waste along.

    ruПеристальтика

    • Peristalsis is essential for moving food through the esophagus.
    • The doctor explained how peristalsis helps digestion.
    • Certain medications can affect the rate of peristalsis in the intestines.

    Synonymsvermiculation

Forms
  • peristalses plural form
  • peristalses' possessive plural form
  • peristalsis's possessive singular form