peristalsis

英 [,perɪ'stælsɪs] 美 [,pɛrɪ'stælsɪs]

词性

名词

基本解释

n.蠕动

网络释义

(消化道等器官)蠕动;蠕动运动;蠕动现象

例证

1. Peristalsis is the coordinated contraction and relaxation of muscles in the digestive tract. (蠕动是消化道中肌肉的协调收缩和松弛。)

2. The movement of food through the esophagus is facilitated by peristalsis. (食物通过食道的运动是通过蠕动来促进的。)

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