Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

antiperistaltic

Adjective

an-ti-per-uh-stal-tik

Definition

Relating to or denoting a movement in the opposite direction to peristalsis, typically in the gastrointestinal tract.

Examples

Antiperistaltic movements can occur during certain digestive disorders.
The medication had an antiperistaltic effect, alleviating some of the patient’s symptoms.
During a reflex action, antiperistaltic contractions may be initiated to expel unwanted substances.

Meaning

Antiperistaltic refers to contractions of the muscles in the digestive system that move substances backward, often preventing waste from moving forward through the intestines.