Antiperistaltic

/ˌæn.ti.per.ɪˈstæl.tɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characterized by antiperistalsis; moving in the reverse direction of normal digestive waves.

Etymology

The adjectival form of 'antiperistalsis,' used in medical terminology to describe movements or contractions opposite to peristaltic waves.

Kelly Says

Antiperistaltic movements are rare in healthy digestive systems, but when they happen, they're a red flag that something has gone wrong—your body's plumbing is literally operating in reverse.

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