Definition of Cholagogue

1. a. Promoting the discharge of bile from the system.

Definition of Cholagogue

1. Noun. (obsolete medicine) Any agent that promotes the discharge of bile. ¹

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Medical Definition of Cholagogue

1. 1. An agent that promotes the flow of bile into the intestine, especially as a result of contraction of the gallbladder. 2. Relating to such an agent or effect. Synonym: cholagogic. Origin: chol-+ G. Agogos, drawing forth (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Cholagogue

chokings
choko
chokos
chokra
chokras
chokri
chokris
choky
chol-
chola
cholaemia
cholaemias
cholaemic
cholaemic nephrosis
cholagogic
cholagogue (current term)
cholagogues
cholagogues and choleretics
cholaic acid
cholalic acid
cholane
cholaneresis
cholanes
cholangeitis
cholangiectasis
cholangiocarcinoma
cholangiocarcinomarcinoma
cholangiocarcinomas
cholangiocyte
cholangiocytes

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