ecbolic

American  

[ek-bol-ik] / ɛkˈbɒl ɪk /

adjective

1. Medicine/Medical. promoting labor by increasing uterine contractions.

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noun

1. Pharmacology. an ecbolic drug.

ecbolic British  

/ ɛkˈbɒlɪk /

adjective

1. hastening labour or abortion

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noun

1. a drug or agent that hastens labour or abortion

Etymology

Origin of ecbolic

1745–55; < Greek ekbol ( ḗ ) expulsion (equivalent to ek- ec- + -bolē a throwing) + -ic

Example Sentences

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ecbolic

I am, however, in possession of a much more extended series of ecbolic observations completed before Nelson's paper was published, although the results have only been calculated at a comparatively-recent date.

From Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 1 The Evolution of Modesty; The Phenomena of Sexual Periodicity; Auto-Erotism by Havelock Ellis

It will be seen that his ecbolic curve corresponds to his circumstances and environment, although until he analyzed the record he had no idea that any such relationship existed.

From Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 1 The Evolution of Modesty; The Phenomena of Sexual Periodicity; Auto-Erotism by Havelock Ellis

As will be seen, there is here a fairly exact resemblance to the yearly ecbolic curve of people of the same class.

From Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 1 The Evolution of Modesty; The Phenomena of Sexual Periodicity; Auto-Erotism by Havelock Ellis

Here, if anywhere, should be material for the construction of a menstrual rhythm on an ecbolic basis.

From Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 1 The Evolution of Modesty; The Phenomena of Sexual Periodicity; Auto-Erotism by Havelock Ellis

Here, it will be seen, there appears to be a tendency for the ecbolic cycle to cover a period of about six weeks.

From Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 1 The Evolution of Modesty; The Phenomena of Sexual Periodicity; Auto-Erotism by Havelock Ellis