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peri·​stal·​tic | \ ˌper-ə-ˈstȯl-tik , -ˈstäl-, -ˈstal- \

Definition of peristaltic

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

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Recent Examples on the Web This greater expandability and lack of peristaltic motion may have meant that the competitive eater was less likely to feel full and uncomfortable. — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 5 July 2021 Dr Woods suspected that, in an evolutionary two-for-one, this peristaltic action is also moving oxygen. — The Economist, 13 July 2017

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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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The first known use of peristaltic was in 1652

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11 Jul 2021

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“Peristaltic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peristaltic. Accessed 28 Aug. 2021.

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