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vermiculation

vermiculation

1 9.9
The wave movement of muscles that pushes food through the intestines
  • noun
  • /ˌvɜːrmɪˈkjʊleɪʃən/
  • Specialized
: peristalsis
  • During vermiculation, the muscles contract rhythmically to push food along the digestive tract.

Examples

  • During vermiculation, the muscles contract rhythmically.

  • Doctors observed vermiculation in the patient's intestines during the procedure.

  • Disturbances in vermiculation can lead to digestive disorders.

  • Proper vermiculation is essential for effective digestion of food.

  • The process of vermiculation is essential for digestion.

  • Doctors observed vermiculation in the patient's intestines during the procedure.

  • Proper vermiculation is essential for effective digestion of food.

Synonyms

peristalsis
vsvermiculation
  • Specialized
2 8.6

Automatic wavelike muscle movements in the digestive system that push food along

refers to the same wavelike contractions but does not state involuntary action

How Active

spasm
  • Specialized
43 3.9
hypermotility
  • Specialized
9.9
vermiculation
  • Specialized
1 9.9

Surface Forms

vermication singular
vermiculations plural

Morphology

vermiculation = vermiculate (transparent) = vermiculate + ation

Formation is a regular deverbal nominalization from 'vermiculate', so the morphological relationship is predictable.

Etymology

Vermiculation comes from the Latin word vermis, which means 'worm'. In medicine it describes the worm-like waves of muscle that move food through the gut, so the name helps you remember the moving, worm-like action.