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antiperistaltic

an·ti·per·i·stal·sis
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [an-tee-per-i-stawl-sis, -stal-, an-tahy-]
    • /ˌæn tiˌpɛr ɪˈstɔl sɪs, -ˈstæl-, ˌæn taɪ-/
    • /ˌantɪpˌerɪstˈaltɪk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [an-tee-per-i-stawl-sis, -stal-, an-tahy-]
    • /ˌæn tiˌpɛr ɪˈstɔl sɪs, -ˈstæl-, ˌæn taɪ-/

Definitions of antiperistaltic word

  • noun antiperistaltic reversed peristaltic action of the intestines, by which their contents are carried upward. 1
  • adjective antiperistaltic (physiology) Of or relating to anteperistalsis. 0
  • adjective antiperistaltic (pharmacology) That blocks or stops peristalsis. 0
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Parts of speech for Antiperistaltic

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antiperistaltic popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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