peristaltic
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adjective \-tik\Definition of PERISTALTIC
1
: of, relating to, resulting from, or being peristalsis
2
: having an action suggestive of peristalsis
Origin of PERISTALTIC
Greek peristaltikos, from peristellein to wrap around, from peri- + stellein to place
First Known Use: 1655
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adjective \-tik\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of PERISTALTIC
: of, relating to, resulting from, or being peristalsis <peristaltic contractions>
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