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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

peristaltic

/pərɪˈstæltɪk/ adjective · British & US
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What does peristaltic mean?

adjective

Relating to or resembling peristalsis, a wave-like movement of the muscles in the intestines that helps to mix food with digestive juices and move it through the digestive system.

Example

"The peristaltic motion of the snake's body allowed it to slither through the narrow tunnel."

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