peristalsis in English dictionary

  • peristalsis

    Meanings and definitions of "peristalsis"

    • (medicine) The rhythmic, wave-like contraction of the digestive tract that forces food through it.
    • noun
      (medicine)
      The rhythmic, wave-like contraction of the digestive tract that forces food through it.
    • rhythmic contraction of the digestive tract
    • noun
      the process of wavelike muscle contractions of the alimentary tract that moves food along

    Synonyms of "peristalsis" in English dictionary

    bodily process, bodily function, body process are the top synonyms of "peristalsis" in the English thesaurus.

    Antonyms of "peristalsis" in English dictionary

    anastalsis is the antonym of "peristalsis" in the English thesaurus.

    Grammar and declension of peristalsis

    • peristalsis ( plural  peristalses)
    • lm  liczba mnoga peristalses
    • peristalsis (plural peristalses)
  • Peristalsis

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