diastalsis

/ ˌdaɪəˈstælsɪs /

noun

1. See peristalsis
   a downward wave of contraction occurring in the intestine during digestion See also peristalsis

Derived Forms

• ˌdiaˈstaltic, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of diastalsis¹

C20: New Latin, from dia- + ( peri ) stalsis