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emmenagogue
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emmenagogue /em·men·a·gogue/ (ĕ-men´ah-gog) an agent or measure that induces menstruation.emmenagog´ic
em·men·a·gogue (-mn-gôg)
n.
An agent that induces or hastens menstrual flow. Also called hemagogue.

em·mena·gogic (-gjk) adj.

Emmenagogue
A medication or herbal preparation given to bring on a woman's menstrual period.
Mentioned in: Oligomenorrhea

emmenagogue (i·menˑ··ggˈ),
n a substance that promotes the flow of menstrual blood.

emmenagogue
Medtalk A drug or chemical that triggers menstruation. See Abortifacient.


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