hydragogue

hydragogue /hy·dra·gogue/ (hi´drah-gog)

1. producing watery discharge, especially from the bowels.

2. a cathartic that causes watery purgation.

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hy·dra·gogue (hdr-gôg)

n.

Any of a class of cathartics that aid in the removal of edematous fluids and thus promote the discharge of watery fluid from the bowels.

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hydragogue

1. increasing the fluid content of the feces.

2. a purgative that causes evacuation of watery stools.