Vermiculation (Noun)
Meaning 1
The process of wavelike muscle contractions of the alimentary tract that moves food along.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Vermiculation plays a crucial role in propelling food through the esophagus and into the stomach.
- The muscles in the intestines use vermiculation to break down food and mix it with digestive enzymes.
- As food enters the small intestine, vermiculation helps to churn and mix it with bile and pancreatic juice.
- Vermiculation is a wave-like motion that moves food through the digestive tract and prevents it from staying in one place for too long.
- Abnormalities in vermiculation can lead to digestive problems such as constipation or diarrhea.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
A decoration consisting of wormlike carvings.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.