Peristaltic

Pronunciation: /ˈpɝˈɪzˈtɑɫˈtɪk/

Peristaltic (adj)

  1. Describing muscle movements that push food or liquid forward in a tube, using a wave of squeezing and relaxing.
  2. Used for any system where a moving squeeze pattern carries material along a passage.

Peristaltic (adjective)

Examples

  • The peristaltic wave-like gut motion moves food forward.
  • Your intestines use peristaltic wave-like gut motion to push contents along.