'Peristole' definitions:

Definition of 'Peristole'

From: GCIDE
  • Peristole \Pe*ris"to*le\ (p[-e]*r[i^]s"t[-o]*l[-e]), n. [NL.: cf. F. p['e]ristole. See Peristaltic.] (Physiol.) Peristaltic action, especially of the intestines. [1913 Webster]