cholagogue

cholagogue
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. SYN: cholagogic. [chol- + G. agogos, drawing forth]

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cho·la·gogue 'käl-ə-.gäg, 'kōl- n an agent that promotes an increased flow of bile

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n.
a drug that stimulates the flow of bile from the gall bladder and bile ducts into the duodenum.

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chol·a·gogue (koґlə-gog) [chol- + -agogue] an agent that stimulates the flow of bile into the duodenum.

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