peristaltic

adjective
peri·​stal·​tic | \ ˌper-ə-ˈstȯl-tik How to pronounce peristaltic (audio) , -ˈstäl-, -ˈstal-\

Definition of peristaltic

1 : of, relating to, resulting from, or being peristalsis
2 : having an action suggestive of peristalsis

Examples of peristaltic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Dr Woods suspected that, in an evolutionary two-for-one, this peristaltic action is also moving oxygen. The Economist, "Sea spidersHow does an animal with no heart circulate oxygen?," 13 July 2017

First Known Use of peristaltic

1652, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for peristaltic

Greek peristaltikos, from peristellein to wrap around, from peri- + stellein to place

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peristaltic

adjective
peri·​stal·​tic | \ -tik How to pronounce peristaltic (audio) \

Medical Definition of peristaltic

: of, relating to, resulting from, or being peristalsis peristaltic contractions