prokinetic
English
Etymology
pro- + kinetic
Adjective
prokinetic (not comparable)
- gastrokinetic
- Relating to prokinesis.
Noun
prokinetic (plural prokinetics)
- (pharmacology) One of the class of drugs used on the digestive system, including all drugs whose primary effect is to augment the speed of intestinal transit, by increasing the frequency of contractions in the small intestine or making them stronger, but without disrupting their rhythm.
Translations
drug
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