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peristalsis

/ˌpɛrɪˈstalsɪs/ /ˌpɛrɪˈstælsɪs/
noun
GeneralMedical
  1. 1 peristaltizm
  2. 2 maddeleri ileri doğru iten ritmik kas kasılmaları

Definition (English)

  1. The wave-like muscle contractions that move food through the digestive system.
  2. Rhythmic muscle contractions that push substances forward.

Example Sentences

  1. Peristalsis moves food along the gut.
    Peristaltizm yiyecekleri bağırsak boyunca hareket ettirir.
  2. We studied intestinal peristalsis.
    Bağırsak peristaltiğini inceledik.

Synonyms

contractionwave motionmuscle movement

Collocations

peristalsis movementperistalsis actionperistalsis wavesperistalsis processperistalsis function

Related Words

digestive systemesophagusintestinemusclefood movementdigestion