Synonyms for peristalsis
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The coordinated, rhythmic, wavelike contraction and relaxation of smooth muscle that propels contents through a hollow organ, particularly food through the gastrointestinal tract.
Forms
- Plural
- peristalses → vermiculations…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| peristalsis | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 12 letters
- peristaltism
- 13 letters
- vermiculation, enterocinesia