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hyper-peristalsis

hy·per-per·i·stal·sis
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [hahy-per per-uh-stawl-sis, -stal-]
    • /ˈhaɪ pər ˌpɛr əˈstɔl sɪs, -ˈstæl-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [hahy-per per-uh-stawl-sis, -stal-]
    • /ˈhaɪ pər ˌpɛr əˈstɔl sɪs, -ˈstæl-/

Definition of hyper-peristalsis word

  • noun plural hyper-peristalsis 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. 1
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Origin of hyper-peristalsis

First appearance:

before 1855
One of the 30% newest English words
1855-60; < New Latin < Greek peri- peri- + stálsis contraction, equivalent to stal- (variant stem of stéllein to set, bring together, compress) + -sis -sis

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Parts of speech for Hyper-peristalsis

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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