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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“Emmenagogue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emmenagogue. Accessed 27 Feb. 2021.
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emmenagogue
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em·men·a·gogue
| \ ə-ˈmen-ə-ˌgäg, e-
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Medical Definition of emmenagogue
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emmenagogue
nounMedical Definition of emmenagogue (Entry 2 of 2)
: an agent that promotes the menstrual discharge
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The first known use of emmenagogue was circa 1732
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