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

The conception-curve is at its lowest point in September, and at its highest point in December-January, and this ecbolic curve follows it, except that both the minimum and the maximum are reached a little earlier.

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

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 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