cholagogue

[koh-luh-gawg, -gog, kol-uh-]

adjective

1. Also cholagogic promoting the flow of bile.

noun

1. a cholagogue agent.

cholagogue

/ ˈkɒləɡɒɡ /

noun

1. a drug or other substance that promotes the flow of bile from the gall bladder into the duodenum

Other Word Forms

• cholagogic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of cholagogue¹

1605–15; < French < Greek cholagōgós. See chol-, -agogue

Example Sentences

For the purposes formerly recognized taraxacum is now never used, but it has been shown to possess definite cholagogue properties, and may therefore be prescribed along with ammonium chloride in cases of hepatic constipation, which it very constantly relieves.

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Cholagogue, kol′a-gog, n. a purgative causing evacuations of bile.—adj.

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In past times fumitory was in esteem for its reputed cholagogue and other medicinal properties; and in England, boiled in water, milk or whey, it was used as a cosmetic.

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"Maybe it's chills," said the horror-stricken Gabriel, his worst fears realised, rising from his chair; "I've got some Indian cholagogue over to the cabin, and I'll jest run over and get it, or send it back."

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On the skin its action is that of a diaphoretic, and being also excreted by the bile it acts slightly as a cholagogue.

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