Anastaltic

/ænəˈstæltɪk/ adjective

Relating to or causing a reversal of normal digestive muscle contractions; having an anti-peristaltic effect.

From anastalsis + -ic (adjective-forming suffix). Derived from Greek ana- (back) + stalsis (contraction), describing physiological movement in reverse.

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