antimotility (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˌæntɪməʊˈtɪlɪti/
Definition
A property of certain medications that reduces the movement of the gastrointestinal tract, often used to treat diarrhea.
Examples
The antimotility effect of the medication helped to reduce the frequency of diarrhea in patients.
Antimotility agents are commonly used to treat irritable bowel syndrome.
How to Use antimotility
- antimotility medication (noun phrase)
- a medication that reduces the movement of the gastrointestinal tract — "The doctor prescribed an antimotility medication to treat the patient's diarrhea."
- antimotility effect (noun phrase)
- the reduction of movement in the gastrointestinal tract caused by a medication — "The antimotility effect of the medication helped to reduce the frequency of diarrhea in patients."
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