antiperistaltic

adjective

an·​ti·​peri·​stal·​tic -tik How to pronounce antiperistaltic (audio)
1
: opposed to or checking peristaltic motion
2
: relating to antiperistalsis

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“Antiperistaltic.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/antiperistaltic. Accessed 15 Oct. 2024.

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