Antiperistaltic

Pronunciation: /ˈænˌtaɪˈpɝˈɪzˈtɑɫˈtɪk/

Antiperistaltic (adjective)

  1. Describing movement in the opposite direction to normal in the digestive tract.

Examples

  • The antiperistaltic action can cause discomfort.
  • Antiperistaltic waves may lead to nausea.

Common collocations: antiperistaltic action, antiperistaltic waves

Synonyms of Antiperistaltic

Formal

Antonyms of Antiperistaltic

  • describing normal digestive movement