word
peristalsis
pair-ih-STAL-sis
ˌpɛrɪˈstælsɪsListen
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Syllable breakdown
peristalsis
Dictionary meaning
Wave-like muscular contractions that move food through the digestive tract.
History and origin
Greek peristallein.
Examples
- Peristalsis keeps swallowed food moving toward the stomach.
Common mispronunciations
pair-ih-STAYL-sis
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