prokinetic

prokinetic
pro·ki·net·ic .prō-kə-'net-ik, -kī- adj stimulating motility of the esophageal and gastrointestinal muscles <\prokinetic agents to treat gastroparesis>
prokinetic n

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pro·ki·net·ic (pro″kĭ-netґik) stimulating movement or motility, such as drugs that promote gastrointestinal motility.

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