ecbolic
Americanadjective
noun
adjective
noun
Etymology
Origin of ecbolic
1745–55; < Greek ekbol ( ḗ ) expulsion (equivalent to ek- ec- + -bolē a throwing) + -ic
Example Sentences
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A medicine may be an emmenagogue without being an ecbolic.
From Aids to Forensic Medicine and Toxicology by Robertson, W. G. Aitchison (William George Aitchison )
In his book on Adolescence, Stanley Hall refers to three ecbolic records in his possession, all made by men who were doctors of philosophy, and all considering themselves normal.
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
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
Since the first edition of this volume appeared, numerous series of ecbolic records have reached me from different parts of the world.
From Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 1 The Evolution of Modesty; The Phenomena of Sexual Periodicity; Auto-Erotism by Ellis, Havelock
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