cholagogue /chol·a·gogue/ (ko´lah-gog) an agent that stimulates gallbladder contraction to promote bile flow.cholagog´ic
cholagogue
cholagogue [ko´lah-gog]
cholagogue (chōˑ·l
·g
g),
cholagogue (kō´l
gog),
cho·la·gogue (k  l -gôg )n. An agent that promotes the flow of bile into the intestine, especially as a result of contraction of the gallbladder. cho la·gogic (-g j k) adj. & n. |
cholagogue
[kō′ləgog]
Etymology: Gk, chole, bile, agogein, to draw forth
a drug that stimulates the flow of bile.
cholagogue [ko´lah-gog]
an agent that stimulates gallbladder contraction to promote bile flow. adj., adj cholagog´ic.
cholagogue (chōˑ·l
·gg),n a substance that stimulates contraction of the gall bladder, thus promoting secretion of bile.
cholagogue (kō´l
gog),n a substance that stimulates emptying of the gallbladder and flow of bile.
cholagogue
an agent that stimulates gallbladder contraction to promote bile flow.
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