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Peristaltic — Per i*stal tic, a. [Gr. ? clasping and compressing, fr. ? to surround, wrap up; ? round + ? to place, arrange: cf. F. p[ e]ristaltique.] (Physiol.) Applied to the peculiar wormlike wave motion of the intestines and other similar structures,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
peristaltic rush — a powerful wave of contractile activity that travels long distances down the small intestine; it is caused by intense irritation or unusual distention. Called also peristaltic reflex … Medical dictionary
peristaltic — peristalsis ► NOUN ▪ the contraction and relaxation of the muscles of the intestines, creating wave like movements which push the contents of the intestines forward. DERIVATIVES peristaltic adjective. ORIGIN from Greek peristallein wrap around … English terms dictionary
PW — peristaltic wave; plantar wart; posterior wall [of the heart]; pressure wave; psychological warfare; pulmonary wedge [pressure]; pulsed wave; pulse width … Medical dictionary
PW — • peristaltic wave; • plantar wart; • posterior wall [of the heart]; • pressure wave; • psychological warfare; • pulmonary wedge [pressure]; • pulsed wave; • pulse width … Dictionary of medical acronyms & abbreviations
digestive system, human — Introduction the system used in the human body for the process of digestion. The human digestive system consists primarily of the digestive tract (alimentary canal), or the series of structures and organs through which food and liquids pass… … Universalium
Peristalsis — is the rhythmic contraction of smooth muscles to propel contents through the digestive tract. The word is derived from New Latin and comes from the Greek peristaltikos , peristaltic, from peristellein , to wrap around, and stellein , to place. In … Wikipedia
peristalsis — /per euh stawl sis, stal /, n., pl. peristalses / seez/. Physiol. the progressive wave of contraction and relaxation of a tubular muscular system, esp. the alimentary canal, by which the contents are forced through the system. [1855 60; < NL < Gk … Universalium
Gastrointestinal physiology — is a branch of human physiology addressing the physical function of the gastrointestinal (GI) system. The major processes occurring in the GI system are that of motility, secretion, regulation, digestion and circulation. The function and… … Wikipedia
Bayliss, Sir William Maddock — born May 2, 1860, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, Eng. died Aug. 27, 1924, London British physiologist. He and Ernest H. Starling studied nerve controlled blood vessel contraction and dilation and discovered the peristaltic wave. In 1902 they… … Universalium
Esophagus — Gullet redirects here. For the African sailboat, see Gulet. For the Dutch soccer coach, see Ruud Gullit. Weasand redirects here. For other meanings, see Weasand (disambiguation). Esophagus Head and neck … Wikipedia
