peristalsis
[/ˌperɪˈstɔːlsɪs/ or /ˌperɪˈstælsɪs/]
nounfemininepl: peristaltses or peristalses
peristaltismo
1. A series of wave-like muscular contractions that propel food and other substances through the digestive tract or other tubular structures in the body
Peristalsis is the process that moves food from your esophagus to your stomach.
O peristaltismo é o processo que move o alimento do seu esôfago para o estômago.
2. The rhythmic, sequential contraction and relaxation of muscles in tubular organs
Without proper peristalsis, the digestive system cannot function effectively.
Sem um peristaltismo adequado, o sistema digestivo não pode funcionar efetivamente.
Peristalsis is a strictly medical and scientific term used uniformly in both English and Portuguese-speaking countries. It appears in medical textbooks, clinical settings, and health education materials. Understanding peristalsis is important in discussions of digestive health and medical conditions affecting the gastrointestinal system in both Brazilian and American medical contexts.
Related Idioms & Phrases
keep things moving (colloquial reference to healthy peristalsis)
gut motility (alternative medical term)
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