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

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 Ellis, Havelock

May not the ecbolic period in men be compared to the menstrual period in women, and be an example of the greater katabolic activity of men?

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

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 Ellis, Havelock

It may be added that the yearly average of ecbolic manifestations, varying between 50 and 55, comes out as 52, or exactly one per week.

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

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 Ellis, Havelock