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.
Some medications and conditions can trigger anastaltic effects—it's like your digestive system put the car in reverse, which doctors take very seriously because it can indicate serious intestinal problems!
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