cholagogic

adjective

cho·​la·​gog·​ic ˌkäl-ə-ˈgäj-ik How to pronounce cholagogic (audio) ˌkōl- How to pronounce cholagogic (audio)
: being a cholagogue : inducing a flow of bile

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“Cholagogic.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/cholagogic. Accessed 31 Jan. 2023.

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