word
Medical
peristalsis
per-ih-STAWL-sis
ˌpɛrɪˈstɔːlsɪsListen
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Syllable breakdown
peristalsis
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Dictionary meaning
The wave-like muscular contractions that move food through the digestive tract.
History and origin
Greek — 'peri' (around) + 'stalsis' (contraction).
Examples
- Peristalsis moves food from the oesophagus to the stomach and through the intestines.
Common mispronunciations
per-ih-STAL-sisper-ih-STOL-sis
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