(1) Waves of muscle contractions called peristalsis force food down through the esophagus to the stomach.(2) The pumps operate on the theory of peristalsis as is commonly seen in the human digestive system.(3) Capsule endoscopy uses a wireless video capsule that is swallowed by the patient and propelled by peristalsis .(4) The initial colonization of the walls of the ureter is in areas of turbulent flow which leads to paralysis of peristalsis .(5) Yoga helps your body reabsorb and expel gas by stimulating peristalsis , the muscle contractions that eliminate waste.(6) He also suggested an expiratory wave of peristaltic smooth muscle contraction starting from the periphery to aid in exhalation.(7) The pharyngeal constrictors contract peristaltically as a unit.(8) These signals pace the peristaltic contractions, determining their frequency, velocity, and direction of migration.(9) The normal esophagus responds immediately with a reflexive peristaltic contraction, a phenomenon called secondary peristalsis.(10) Yet another lineage originated, probably from peristaltically digging roundworms.(11) Local stimulation by distension along the body of the esophagus will elicit a peristaltic wave at the stimulus site.(12) The radiologist commented on poor peristaltic activity.
