retroperistalsis

noun

The reverse of the involuntary smooth muscle contractions of peristalsis, usually as a precursor to vomiting.

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Meanings

nounretroperistalsis (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe reverse of the involuntary smooth muscle contractions of peristalsis, usually as a precursor to vomiting.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
retrostalsis

Origin

From retro- + peristalsis.

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APA

retroperistalsis. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/retroperistalsis

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“retroperistalsis.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/retroperistalsis. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “retroperistalsis,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/retroperistalsis.

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