cholagogue

cholagogue definition - medical

cho·la·gogue (kōˈlə-gôgˌ)

noun
An agent that promotes the flow of bile into the intestine, especially as a result of contraction of the gallbladder.

Related Forms:

  • choˌla·gogˈic (-gŏjˈĭk) adjective & n.

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