Word Type

Noun

The word "peristalsis" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Opposites (Antonyms)

anastalsis

Derived Terms

antiperistalsis aperistalsis dysperistalsis hyperperistalsis hypoperistalsis normoperistalsis peristaltic peristaltically retroperistalsis

Context

medicine

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

activity bodily function bodily process body process

Type Of (IsA)

bodily process part of digestive process serial contractions of muscles slow wavelike motion

Receives Action

affected by fasting

Related Terms

contraction digestive tract rhythmic

Synonym Network

enterocinesia vermiculation

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