antiperistaltic
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antiperistaltic
[an″te-, an″ti-per´ĭ-stawl´tik]1. opposing the force of peristalsis.
2. an agent with this effect.
3. pertaining to antiperistalsis.
an·ti·per·i·stal·tic
(an'tē-per'i-stal'tik),1. Relating to antiperistalsis.
2. Impeding or arresting peristalsis.
antiperistaltic
/an·ti·per·i·stal·tic/ (-per″ĭ-stawl´tik)1. pertaining to or causing antiperistalsis.
2. diminishing peristalsis; or an agent that so acts.
antiperistaltic
[-per′əstal′tik]
Etymology: Gk, anti + peristellein, to wrap around
1 pertaining to a substance that inhibits or diminishes peristalsis.
2 an antiperistaltic agent. Opioids, such as paregoric, diphenoxylate hydrochloride, and loperamide hydrochloride, provide symptomatic relief of diarrhea. Anticholinergics reduce spasms of intestinal smooth muscle and are frequently prescribed to decrease excessive GI motility.
an·ti·per·i·stal·tic
(an'tē-per-i-stal'tik)1. Relating to antiperistalsis.
2. Impeding or arresting peristalsis.