Peristalsis

/ˌpɛɹɪˈstalsɪs/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:13 ptsWWF:15 pts11 letters

Definition of Peristalsis

noun

The rhythmic, wave-like contraction and relaxation of muscles so as to propagate motion, as of food in the digestive tract.

Anagrams of Peristalsis

Words You Can Make

50 words can be made from the letters in "peristalsis":

10-LETTER WORDS

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9-LETTER WORDS

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8-LETTER WORDS

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Synonyms & Antonyms

SYNONYMS

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Rhyming Words

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