peri·stal·tic
| \ ˌper-ə-ˈstȯl-tik
, -ˈstäl-, -ˈstal- \
, -ˈstäl-, -ˈstal- \
Definition of peristaltic
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: of, relating to, resulting from, or being peristalsis
2
: having an action suggestive of peristalsis
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“Peristaltic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peristaltic. Accessed 14 May. 2021.
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: of, relating to, resulting from, or being peristalsis
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The first known use of peristaltic was in 1652
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