PERISSOLOGICAL
Per`is*so*log"ic*al, a. Etym: [Cf. F. périssologique.]
Defn: Redundant or excessive in words. [R.]
PERISSOLOGY
Per`is*sol"o*gy, n. Etym: [L. perissologia, Gr.
Defn: Superfluity of words. [R.] G. Campbell.
PERISTALSIS
Per`i*stal"sis, n. Etym: [NL. See Peristaltic.] (Physiol.)
Defn: Peristaltic contraction or action.
PERISTALTIC
Per`i*stal"tic, a. Etym: [Gr. péristaltique.] (Physiol.)
Defn: Applied to the peculiar wormlike wave motion of the intestines and other similar structures, produced by the successive contraction of the muscular fibers of their walls, forcing their contents onwards; as, peristaltic movement. — Per`i*stal"tic*al*ly, adv.
PERISTERIA
Per`is*te"ri*a, n. Etym: [NL. See Peristerion.] (Bot.)
Defn: A genus of orchidaceous plants. See Dove plant.