Definition of Peristaltic

1. a. Applied to the peculiar wormlike wave motion of the intestines and other similar structures, produced by the successive contraction of the muscular fibers of their walls, forcing their contents onwards; as, peristaltic movement.

Definition of Peristaltic

1. Adjective. Of, or pertaining to peristalsis. ¹

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Definition of Peristaltic

1. [adj]

Medical Definition of Peristaltic

1. Applied to the peculiar wormlike wave motion of the intestines and other similar structures, produced by the successive contraction of the muscular fibres of their walls, forcing their contents onwards; as, peristaltic movement. Peristal"tically. Origin: Gr. Clasping and compressing, fr. To surround, wrap up; round + to place, arrange: cf. F. Peristaltique. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Peristaltic

perispondylitis
perispore
perispores
perisporium
perisporiums
perissad
perissodactyl
perissodactyl mammal
perissodactyla
perissodactyls
perissological
perissologies
perissology
peristalses
peristalsis
peristaltic (current term)
peristaltick
peristasis
peristatic hyperaemia
peristeria
peristerias
peristerion
peristerite
peristerites
peristernal perichondritis
peristeromorphous
peristeronic
peristeropodous
peristole
peristolic

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