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prokinetic

adj · noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

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

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: medicine, pharmacology, sciences

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adj

Meaning 2

Relating to prokinesis

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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noun

Meaning 3

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.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: medicine, pharmacology, sciences

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History

Etymology

From pro- + kinetic.

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Italian: procinetico — stimulant of smooth muscles
  • Czech: prokinetikum — stimulant of smooth muscles
  • Italian: procinetico — stimulant of smooth muscles