Antiperistaltic
Pronunciation: /ˈænˌtaɪˈpɝˈɪzˈtɑɫˈtɪk/
Antiperistaltic (adjective)
- 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