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单词 peristalsis
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Definition of peristalsis in English:

peristalsis

noun ˌpɛrɪˈstalsɪs
mass nounPhysiology
  • The involuntary constriction and relaxation of the muscles of the intestine or another canal, creating wave-like movements that push the contents of the canal forward.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Yoga helps your body reabsorb and expel gas by stimulating peristalsis, the muscle contractions that eliminate waste.
    • The pumps operate on the theory of peristalsis as is commonly seen in the human digestive system.
    • Waves of muscle contractions called peristalsis force food down through the esophagus to the stomach.
    • Capsule endoscopy uses a wireless video capsule that is swallowed by the patient and propelled by peristalsis.
    • The initial colonization of the walls of the ureter is in areas of turbulent flow which leads to paralysis of peristalsis.

Derivatives

  • peristaltic

  • adjective pɛrɪˈstaltɪk
    Physiology
    • These signals pace the peristaltic contractions, determining their frequency, velocity, and direction of migration.
      Example sentencesExamples
      • The radiologist commented on poor peristaltic activity.
      • Local stimulation by distension along the body of the esophagus will elicit a peristaltic wave at the stimulus site.
      • The normal esophagus responds immediately with a reflexive peristaltic contraction, a phenomenon called secondary peristalsis.
      • He also suggested an expiratory wave of peristaltic smooth muscle contraction starting from the periphery to aid in exhalation.
  • peristaltically

  • adverb
    Physiology
    • Yet another lineage originated, probably from peristaltically digging roundworms.
      Example sentencesExamples
      • The pharyngeal constrictors contract peristaltically as a unit.

Origin

Mid 19th century: modern Latin, from Greek peristallein 'wrap around', from peri- 'around' + stallein 'to place'.

 
 

Definition of peristalsis in US English:

peristalsis

noun
Physiology
  • The involuntary constriction and relaxation of the muscles of the intestine or another canal, creating wave-like movements that push the contents of the canal forward.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The pumps operate on the theory of peristalsis as is commonly seen in the human digestive system.
    • The initial colonization of the walls of the ureter is in areas of turbulent flow which leads to paralysis of peristalsis.
    • Yoga helps your body reabsorb and expel gas by stimulating peristalsis, the muscle contractions that eliminate waste.
    • Capsule endoscopy uses a wireless video capsule that is swallowed by the patient and propelled by peristalsis.
    • Waves of muscle contractions called peristalsis force food down through the esophagus to the stomach.

Origin

Mid 19th century: modern Latin, from Greek peristallein ‘wrap around’, from peri- ‘around’ + stallein ‘to place’.

 
 
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