Etymology

prokinetic

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Today it means: Having the ability to induce motion in smooth muscles, especially those of the digestive system; gastrokinetic Full definition →

English kinetic ← Ancient Greek κινητικός (kinētikós) ← Proto-Indo-European *keyh₂-
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  1. Englishpro-
  2. Proto-Indo-European*keyh₂-
  3. Ancient Greekκῑνέω (kīnéō)
  4. Ancient Greekκῑ́νησῐς (kī́nēsĭs)
  5. Ancient Greekκινητικός (kinētikós)
  6. Englishkinetic
  7. English todayprokinetic

From pro- + kinetic.

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