the wave-like muscle contractions that move food through the digestive tract
example
Peristalsis plays a crucial role in the digestive process by pushing food through the esophagus and intestines.
synonyms
muscle contractionwave movementdigestive motility
word origin — from the Greek 'peri' meaning 'around' and 'stalsis' meaning 'a sending'
Word Ultra — Set 276
Set 276 of Word Ultra covers 5 words: peristalsis, demesne, paean, lyophilization, brannigan. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
peristalsis · noun/ˌpɛr.ɪˈstɔːl.sɪs/
the wave-like muscle contractions that move food through the digestive tract
Peristalsis plays a crucial role in the digestive process by pushing food through the esophagus and intestines.
Origin: from the Greek 'peri' meaning 'around' and 'stalsis' meaning 'a sending'
demesne · noun/dɪˈmeɪn/
land attached to a manor and retained for the owner's use
The lord of the manor was proud of his expansive demesne, which included fertile fields and lush woodlands.
Synonyms: land, estate, property
Origin: from Middle English 'demeine', from Old French 'domaine', from Latin 'dominium' meaning 'ownership, control, property'
paean · noun/ˈpiːən/
a song of praise or triumph
The artist's latest album is a heartfelt paean to love and resilience, showcasing the beauty of human emotions.
Synonyms: hymn, ode, chant
Origin: from Latin 'paean', from Greek 'paian', meaning 'a hymn of praise to Apollo'.
lyophilization · noun/ˌlaɪəˌfɪlɪˈzeɪʃən/
the process of freeze-drying substances to remove moisture while preserving their structure and biological activity
The lyophilization process allows for the preservation of sensitive biological samples without compromising their integrity.
Synonyms: freeze-drying, dehydration, desiccation
Origin: The word 'lyophilization' comes from the Greek roots 'lyo-' meaning 'loosen' and 'philos' meaning 'loving', combined with the Latin suffix '-ization' indicating a process.
brannigan · noun/ˈbrænɪɡən/
a drunken spree or wild celebration
After the wedding, the whole group went on a brannigan to celebrate the newlyweds.
Synonyms: binge, spree, revelry
Origin: The word 'brannigan' is believed to be of Irish origin, possibly derived from the name 'Brannigan,' which is a patronymic surname in Ireland, indicating a connection to the practice of gathering for festivity or drinking.