anastaltic
|a-nas-tal-tic|
/ˌænəˈstæltɪk/
causing or relating to contraction (especially in muscles)
Etymology
'anastaltic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'anastaltikos,' where 'ana-' meant 'up' and 'stallein' meant 'to send or draw.'
'anastaltikos' was adopted into Late Latin as 'anastalticus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'anastaltic.'
Initially, it meant 'causing contraction or drawing up,' and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to muscular contraction, especially peristalsis.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or causing contraction, especially in reference to muscular contraction such as peristalsis in the intestines.
The anastaltic movement of the intestines helps push food along the digestive tract.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/30 23:36