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hyperperistalsis

per·i·stal·sis
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [per-uh-stawl-sis, -stal-]
    • /ˌpɛr əˈstɔl sɪs, -ˈstæl-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [per-uh-stawl-sis, -stal-]
    • /ˌpɛr əˈstɔl sɪs, -ˈstæl-/

Definitions of hyperperistalsis word

  • noun plural hyperperistalsis 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
  • noun hyperperistalsis An abnormally high rate of peristalsis. 0
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Origin of hyperperistalsis

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 Hyperperistalsis

noun
adjective
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adverb
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preposition
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hyperperistalsis popularity

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.
According to our data about 73% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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