peristaltic

adjective peri·stal·tic \-tik\

Definition of PERISTALTIC

: of, relating to, resulting from, or being peristalsis

: having an action suggestive of peristalsis

Greek peristaltikos, from peristellein to wrap around, from peri- + stellein to place

First Known Use: 1655

Medical Dictionary

adjective peri·stal·tic \-tik\

: of, relating to, resulting from, or being peristalsis <peristaltic contractions>

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