Enterokinetic

/ˌɛntəroʊkɪˈnɛtɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or promoting the movement and muscular contractions of the intestines.

Etymology

Greek 'enteron' (intestine) + 'kinetic' (relating to motion, from 'kinesis'). The '-ic' suffix converts the noun concept into an adjective describing properties or effects.

Kelly Says

Doctors use 'enterokinetic drugs' to help patients whose intestines have basically gone to sleep—these medications literally wake up your gut's muscle contractions.

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