prokinetic

Meanings

Adjective

• Having the ability to induce motion in smooth muscles, especially those of the digestive system; gastrokinetic
• Relating to prokinesis

Noun

• 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.

Origin

• pro- + kinetic