Definition of peristaltic
1 : of, relating to, resulting from, or being peristalsis
2 : having an action suggestive of peristalsis
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Origin and Etymology of peristaltic
Greek peristaltikos, from peristellein to wrap around, from peri- + stellein to place
First Known Use: 1652
Medical Dictionary
peristaltic
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adjective
peri·stal·tic
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Medical Definition of peristaltic
: of, relating to, resulting from, or being peristalsis peristaltic contractions
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