emmenagogue

noun

em·men·a·gogue | \ ə-ˈme-nə-ˌgäg

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Definition of emmenagogue

: an agent that promotes the menstrual discharge

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The first known use of emmenagogue was circa 1732

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emmenagogue

adjective

em·men·a·gogue | \ ə-ˈmen-ə-ˌgäg, e-

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Medical Definition of emmenagogue

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: emmenagogic

emmenagogue

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Medical Definition of emmenagogue (Entry 2 of 2)

: an agent that promotes the menstrual discharge

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