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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD PERISTALSIS

From New Latin, from peri- + Greek stalsis compression, from stellein to press together.
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PRONUNCIATION OF PERISTALSIS

peristalsis  [ˌpɛrɪˈstælsɪs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PERISTALSIS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Peristalsis is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES PERISTALSIS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Peristalsis

Peristalsis is a radially symmetrical contraction and relaxation of muscles which propagates in a wave down a muscular tube, in an anterograde fashion. Peristalsis is often found in the contraction of smooth muscle tissue to propel food/chyme through a digestive tract, such as the human gastrointestinal tract. It is wave contraction of longitudinal and circular muscles preceded by wave relaxation of these muscles. Earthworms use a similar mechanism to drive their locomotion. The word comes from New Latin and is derived from the Greek peristallein, "to wrap around," from peri-, "around" + stallein, "to place". In much of the gastrointestinal tract, smooth muscle contracts in sequence to produce a peristaltic wave, which forces a ball of food along the gastrointestinal tract. Peristaltic movement is initiated by circular smooth muscles contracting behind the chewed material to prevent it from moving back into the mouth, followed by a contraction of longitudinal smooth muscles which pushes the digested food forward. Catastalsis is a related intestinal muscle process.

Definition of peristalsis in the English dictionary

The definition of peristalsis in the dictionary is 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.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PERISTALSIS


analysis
əˈnælɪsɪs
antiperistalsis
ˌæntɪˌpɛrɪˈstælsɪs
antiperistasis
ˌæntɪˌperɪˈstælsɪs
axis
ˈæksɪs
basis
ˈbeɪsɪs
Chalcis
ˈkælsɪs
crisis
ˈkraɪsɪs
diagnosis
ˌdaɪəɡˈnəʊsɪs
diastalsis
ˌdaɪəˈstælsɪs
emphasis
ˈɛmfəsɪs
Francis
ˈfrɑːnsɪs
genesis
ˈdʒɛnɪsɪs
Isis
ˈaɪsɪs
necrosis
nɛˈkrəʊsɪs
oasis
əʊˈeɪsɪs
praxis
ˈpræksɪs
sarcoidosis
ˌsɑːkɔɪdˈəʊsɪs
sis
sɪs
synthesis
ˈsɪnθɪsɪs
thesis
ˈθiːsɪs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PERISTALSIS

perispomenon
perissodactyl
perissodactyle
perissodactylic
perissodactylous
perissology
perissosyllabic
peristalith
peristalses
peristaltic
peristaltically
peristerite
peristeronic
peristomal
peristomatic
peristome
peristomial
peristrephic
peristylar
peristyle

WORDS THAT END LIKE PERISTALSIS

apoptosis
babesiosis
berylliosis
chassis
dialysis
fibrosis
hemoptysis
homeostasis
hydrolysis
hypnosis
hypothesis
in the last analysis
multiple sclerosis
Nemesis
osmosis
osteoporosis
prognosis
psoriasis
sclerosis
tuberculosis

Synonyms and antonyms of peristalsis in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «peristalsis» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PERISTALSIS

Find out the translation of peristalsis to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of peristalsis from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «peristalsis» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

蠕动
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

peristaltismo
570 millions of speakers

English

peristalsis
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

क्रमाकुंचन
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

التمعج
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

перистальтика
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

peristaltismo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

peristalsis
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

péristaltisme
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Peristalsis
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Peristaltik
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

蠕動
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

연동
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Peristalsis
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

sự tác dụng nhu động
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பெரிஸ்டால்சிஸ்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

आंत्रचलन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

bağırsakların yutma hareketleri
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

peristalsi
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

perystaltykę
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

перистальтика
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

peristaltismul
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

περισταλτισμό
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

peristalse
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

peristaltiken
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

peristaltikk
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of peristalsis

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PERISTALSIS»

The term «peristalsis» is regularly used and occupies the 106.158 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PERISTALSIS» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about peristalsis

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PERISTALSIS»

Discover the use of peristalsis in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to peristalsis and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Gastrointestinal Disease: An Endoscopic Approach
For example, clearance is up to 100% with liquid barium with the first swallow, while the rate is as low as 6% with unchewed bread.75 Food left in the esophagus following a primary peristaltic wave is transported by secondary peristalsis.
Anthony J. DiMarino, Stanley B. Benjamin, 2002
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Cancer Symptom Management
Regular bowel function is dependent on normal peristalsis, sensory awareness of rectal filling, motor control of the anal sphincter, adequate rectal capacity, compliance with the urge to defecate, and a physical environment conducive to ...
Connie Henke Yarbro, Margaret Hansen Frogge, Michelle Goodman, 2004
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Tabbner's Nursing Care: Theory and Practice
Various types of movement occur in the colon, including peristalsis, segmentation , and mass movements. Mass movements are brought about as a result of distension of the stomach or duodenum by ingested food. This sudden movement of ...
Rita Funnell, Gabby Koutoukidis, 2008
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Endoscopy of the Upper GI Tract: A Training Manual
Antral. Peristalsis. a b c d f g h Fig. 2.42 Peristaltic waves i j e The endoscope tip is at the approximate center ofthe air-filled stomach, in the junctional region between the body and antrum (a). Observe the rosettelike appearance of the ...
Berthold Block, 2011
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Drug Therapy in Nursing
Identify dietary measures that promote peristalsis and regular bowel movement. Emphasize adequate fluid intake of 1 ,000 to 2,000 mL/d and fiber-rich foods, such as whole-grain breads, cereals, and vegetables, and fluids, such as pulpy fruit ...
Diane S. Aschenbrenner, Samantha J. Venable, 2009
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Textbook of Basic Nursing
Patterns of Bowel Elimination Defecation usually occurs at regular intervals when the mass of feces moves into the colon through the muscular action of the intestinal wall, called peristalsis. The fecal mass causes pressure against the bowel ...
Caroline Bunker Rosdahl, Mary T. Kowalski, 2008
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The Encyclopedia of Parkinson's Disease
238 peristalsis son's, which affects the body's motor system within the brain rather than the peripheral nerves. One of the most common forms of peripheral mono- neuropathy (with only one nerve affected) is carpal tunnel syndrome, in which ...
Anthony D. Mosley, Deborah S. Romaine, Ali Samii, 2010
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Physiology
Types of esophageal peristalsis. There are two types of esophageal peristalsis, primary and secondary. (1) Primary esophageal peristalsis is initiated by swallowing. It begins when food passes into the esophagus from the pharyngeal cavity.
John Bullock, Joseph Boyle, Michael B. Wang, 2001
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Difficult Decisions in Thoracic Surgery: An Evidence-Based ...
Increased ramp pressure has been shown to be associated with post-fundoplica- tion dysphagia, and ramp pressures are higher following Nissen fundoplication compared to partial fundoplication.6 Hence, if esophageal peristalsis is weak or ...
Mark K. Ferguson, 2011
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Differential Diagnosis in Ultrasound Imaging: A Teaching Atlas
Peristalsis. Assessment of the peristalsis differentiates betweenphysiological contraction/distension on the one hand and normal, missing, increased, impaired , or pathological peristalsis (pendulating peristalsis) on the other. § Texture/ pliability ...
Guenter Schmidt, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PERISTALSIS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term peristalsis is used in the context of the following news items.
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Gay Place: Reverse Peristalsis: Reverse Peristalsis
REVERSE PERISTALSIS is soooo much more fun with friends. Join Bulimianne and her pals for a Hail Yasss birthday to remember. «Austin Chronicle, Jul 15»
2
Reboot your body
... to retain water in the colon to help soften stools, relax the intestine muscles and improve peristalsis (a series of wave-like muscle contractions ... «Livemint, Jul 15»
3
Science Scene: Competitive eating can bring fame and fortune but …
Usually peristalsis, muscle contractions that move food down the digestive tract, prevent Janus' stomach's degree of expansion. He had ... «UT The Daily Texan, Jul 15»
4
Smart Capsule Delivers Drugs Straight to Organs
... an experiment that recreates the changing acidity and peristalsis of the stomach and intestines as food passes through the digestive system. «Controlled Environments Magazine, Jul 15»
5
Electronic Capsule for Delivering Drugs Deep Down the GI Tract
The device doesn't propel itself, rather riding along with peristalsis. The release of the powdered drug cargo is enabled by a pre-charged ... «Medgadget.com, Jul 15»
6
Heart & Hilt: Sword swallower with local roots hopes to inspire …
As he controlled his gag reflex, found the proper alignment in the epiglottis, repressed the peristalsis reflex in the throat, slid the blade between ... «The Decatur Daily, Jul 15»
7
Buspirone Proven Effective in Improving Esophageal Function in …
Esophageal disease is usually managed with domperidone, a dopamine antagonist drug able to improve GERD and increase peristalsis, ... «Scleroderma News, Jul 15»
8
What's New in Gastroenterology?
... where a gentle stream of temperature controlled, gravity-flow water loosens stool and induces peristalsis, letting patients comfortably and odorlessly evacuate ... «OutpatientSurgery.net, Jul 15»
9
Fecal microbiota transplantation restores dysbiosis in patients with …
Patients with delayed clinical symptoms often have normal gastrointestinal peristalsis, leading to fewer toxins within the lumen. MRSA enteritis ... «BMC Blogs Network, Jul 15»
10
12 ways to nourish your soul
Dr James' method of 'mind body cleanse' emphasises twists to stimulate digestion and peristalsis, backbends for stimulating bioelectric field, ... «VOGUE India, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Peristalsis [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/peristalsis>. May 2024 ».
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