noun

• A mechanical pump in which pressure is provided by the movement of a constriction along a tube, similar to biological peristalsis.

  ‘A gravity fed perfusion system in combination with a peristaltic pump was used to exchange larger solution volumes.’

  More example sentences

  • ‘Thus, the duct may have some limited function as a peristaltic pump.’
  • ‘The IV tubing connected to the bag of saline is loaded onto the peristaltic pump.’
  • ‘Device applications include dialysis tubing and storage bags, and IV, drainage, endotracheal, and peristaltic pump devices.’
  • ‘Applications include microdosing, probe preparation, syringe and peristaltic pump replacement, and lubricant dosing.’