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adj. Of, or pertaining to peristalsis.

adj. Applied to the peculiar wormlike wave motion of the intestines and other similar structures, produced by the successive contraction of the muscular fibers of their walls, forcing their contents onwards.

Compressive; Contracting in succesive circles; of or pertaining to peristalsis; consisting in or exhibiting peristalsis.

Noting that clectrostatic induction which takes place between two or more conducting wires when inclosed within the same insulating case, as in an ocean cable: a use due to Sir W.Thomson.

"In applying the ear to the flank, on either the right or left side, certain bubbling sounds may be heard that are known as peristaltic sounds, because they are produced by peristalsis, or wormlike contraction of the intestines."

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