Antiperistaltic

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A drug that blocks peristalsis.
Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or relating to antiperistalsis. not-comparable
  2. 2
    That blocks or stops peristalsis. not-comparable

Etymology

From anti- + peristaltic.

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