peristaltic - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'peristaltic' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Peristaltic

[ a.]

- Applied to the peculiar wormlike wave motion of the intestines and other similar structures, produced by the successive contraction of the muscular fibers of their walls, forcing their contents onwards; as, peristaltic movement.

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per per- peract peracute peradventure peraeopod peragrate peragration perambulate perambulated

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