Prokinetic
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Prokinetic is an adjective meaning (pharmacology) Having the ability to induce motion in smooth muscles, especially those of the digestive system; gastrokinetic.
Meaning
(pharmacology) Having the ability to induce motion in smooth muscles, especially those of the digestive system; gastrokinetic.
More Meanings
- Relating to prokinesis
- (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.
Word Forms
- prokinetics
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cisapride, gastrokinetic, gastroprokinetic, antikinetic, promotility, antidyskinetic.
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