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adjective Physiology.
of, pertaining to, or resembling peristalsis.
Origin:
1645–55; < Greek peristaltikós compressing, equivalent to peri- peri- + stal- (see peristalsis) + -tikos -tic
1645–55; < Greek peristaltikós compressing, equivalent to peri- peri- + stal- (see peristalsis) + -tikos -tic
Related forms
per·i·stal·ti·cal·ly, adverb
hy·per·per·i·stal·tic, adjective
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Peristaltic
is always a great word to know.
So is vital function. Does it mean:
| any function of the body that is essential for life |
| the deposition of lime or insoluble salts of calcium and magnesium |
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peristaltic
1655, from Mod.L., from Gk. peristalikos (Galen), lit. "contracting around," from peri- (q.v.) + stalsis "checking, constriction," related to stellein "to put in order, draw together."
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