peristalsis

[ per-uh-stawl-sis, -stal- ]

/ ˌpɛr əˈstɔl sɪs, -ˈstæl- /

noun, plural per·i·stal·ses [per-uh-stawl-seez, -stal-]. /ˌpɛr əˈstɔl siz, -ˈstæl-/. Physiology.

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.

Origin of peristalsis

1855–60; <New Latin <Greek peri-peri- + stálsis contraction, equivalent to stal- (variant stem of stéllein to set, bring together, compress) + -sis-sis

OTHER WORDS FROM peristalsis

hy·per·per·i·stal·sis, noun

Words nearby peristalsis

perispomenon, perispondylitis, perispore, perissodactyl, peristalith, peristalsis, peristaltic, Peristéri, peristerite, peristole, peristome

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Example sentences from the Web for peristalsis

In its modern significance, peristalsis, however, also includes the movements of longitudinal fibres.
On the Natural Faculties|Galen
It is on this roughage or waste material that intestinal movement or peristalsis depends.
Health Through Will Power|James J. Walsh
For is it not indicative of peristalsis that always when the upper parts of the gullet contract the lower parts dilate?
On the Natural Faculties|Galen
Various things may interfere with peristalsis, and the disturbance of it will almost surely cause some sensation.
Psychotherapy|James J. Walsh

If, however, cold increases pain and peristalsis, it should be abandoned.
A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II|Various

British Dictionary definitions for peristalsis

peristalsis

/ (ˌpɛrɪˈstælsɪs) /

noun plural -ses (-siːz)

physiol 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

Derived forms of peristalsis

peristaltic, adjectiveperistaltically, adverb

Word Origin for peristalsis

C19: from New Latin, from peri- + Greek stalsis compression, from stellein to press together

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Cultural definitions for peristalsis

peristalsis

[ (per-uh-stawl-sis, per-uh-stal-sis) ]

The wavelike, involuntary muscular contractions that move food through the digestive system.

Medical definitions for peristalsis

peristalsis

[ pĕr′ĭ-stôl′sĭs, -stăl′- ]

n. pl. per•i•stal•ses (-sēz)

The wavelike muscular contractions of the intestine or other tubular structure that propel the contents onward by alternate contraction and relaxation.vermicular movement

Other words from peristalsis

per′i•stal′tic (-stôl′tĭk, -stăl′-) adj.

Scientific definitions for peristalsis

peristalsis

[ pĕr′ĭ-stôl′sĭs ]

The wavelike muscular contractions in tubular structures, especially organs of the digestive system such as the esophagus and the intestines. Peristalsis is characterized by alternate contraction and relaxation, which pushes ingested food through the digestive tract towards its release at the anus. Worms propel themselves through peristaltic movement.

单词	peristalsis
释义	peristalsis [ per-uh-stawl-sis, -stal- ] / ˌpɛr əˈstɔl sɪs, -ˈstæl- / noun, plural per·i·stal·ses [per-uh-stawl-seez, -stal-]. /ˌpɛr əˈstɔl siz, -ˈstæl-/. Physiology. 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. Origin of peristalsis 1855–60; <New Latin <Greek peri-peri- + stálsis contraction, equivalent to stal- (variant stem of stéllein to set, bring together, compress) + -sis-sis OTHER WORDS FROM peristalsis hy·per·per·i·stal·sis, noun Words nearby peristalsis perispomenon, perispondylitis, perispore, perissodactyl, peristalith, peristalsis, peristaltic, Peristéri, peristerite, peristole, peristome Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for peristalsis In its modern significance, peristalsis, however, also includes the movements of longitudinal fibres. On the Natural Faculties\|Galen It is on this roughage or waste material that intestinal movement or peristalsis depends. Health Through Will Power\|James J. Walsh For is it not indicative of peristalsis that always when the upper parts of the gullet contract the lower parts dilate? On the Natural Faculties\|Galen Various things may interfere with peristalsis, and the disturbance of it will almost surely cause some sensation. Psychotherapy\|James J. Walsh If, however, cold increases pain and peristalsis, it should be abandoned. A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II\|Various British Dictionary definitions for peristalsis peristalsis / (ˌpɛrɪˈstælsɪs) / noun plural -ses (-siːz) physiol 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 Derived forms of peristalsis peristaltic, adjectiveperistaltically, adverb Word Origin for peristalsis C19: from New Latin, from peri- + Greek stalsis compression, from stellein to press together Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Cultural definitions for peristalsis peristalsis [ (per-uh-stawl-sis, per-uh-stal-sis) ] The wavelike, involuntary muscular contractions that move food through the digestive system. The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved. Medical definitions for peristalsis peristalsis [ pĕr′ĭ-stôl′sĭs, -stăl′- ] n. pl. per•i•stal•ses (-sēz) The wavelike muscular contractions of the intestine or other tubular structure that propel the contents onward by alternate contraction and relaxation.vermicular movement Other words from peristalsis per′i•stal′tic (-stôl′tĭk, -stăl′-) adj. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. Scientific definitions for peristalsis peristalsis [ pĕr′ĭ-stôl′sĭs ] The wavelike muscular contractions in tubular structures, especially organs of the digestive system such as the esophagus and the intestines. Peristalsis is characterized by alternate contraction and relaxation, which pushes ingested food through the digestive tract towards its release at the anus. Worms propel themselves through peristaltic movement. The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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