n.(肠等的)蠕动

原形：peristalsis复数：peristalses

Peristalsis is the wave-like muscular contractions that move food through the digestive tract.
这是一种波浪式的肌肉收缩，推动食物在消化道中移动。
The movement of mucus in the respiratory system is also facilitated by peristalsis.
呼吸系统中的黏液流动也受到蠕动的辅助。
Gastric peristalsis helps to mix and churn food in the stomach.
胃蠕动有助于搅拌胃内的食物。
The smooth muscle contractions in the intestines are responsible for peristalsis.
小肠内的平滑肌收缩驱动着蠕动过程。
Peristalsis is essential for the passage of bile from the liver to the small intestine.
蠕动对于胆汁从肝脏到小肠的传输至关重要。
In infants, milk is propelled through their intestines via peristaltic waves.
在婴儿中，乳汁是通过蠕动波被推送通过肠道的。
The elimination of feces is facilitated by the reverse peristalsis in the rectum.
肛门处的逆蠕动有助于排便。
Some medications stimulate or inhibit peristalsis to treat digestive disorders.
一些药物会刺激或抑制蠕动来治疗消化系统疾病。
Abnormal peristalsis can lead to conditions like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
异常的蠕动可能导致如肠易激综合症（IBS）之类的状况。
Scientists study the coordination of peristalsis in different parts of the gastrointestinal tract.
科学家研究消化道不同部位蠕动的协调机制。