peristalsis

/per-uh-stawl-sis, -stal-/US // ˌpɛr əˈstɔl sɪs, -ˈstæl- //UK // (ˌpɛrɪˈstælsɪs) //

蠕动,蠕变,肠胃蠕动,肠胃道蠕动

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plural per·i·stal·ses [per-uh-stawl-seez, -stal-]. /ˌpɛr əˈstɔl siz, -ˈstæl-/. Physiology.
- : the progressive wave of contraction and relaxation of a tubular muscular system, especially the alimentary canal, by which the contents are forced through the system.

I believe you can imagine the result, elimination is prevented because of the stoppage of peristalsis.
It increases intestinal peristalsis, acts as a mild laxative, and slightly stimulates secretion of bile.
For is it not indicative of peristalsis that always when the upper parts of the gullet contract the lower parts dilate?
In its modern significance, peristalsis, however, also includes the movements of longitudinal fibres.
I have as much attitude toward it as I do toward osmosis or toward peristalsis.