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单词 emmenagogue
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Definition of emmenagogue in English:

emmenagogue

noun ɛˈmiːnəɡɒɡɪˈmiːnəɡɒɡ
Medicine
  • A substance that stimulates or increases menstrual flow.

    〔医〕通经药

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The Chinese variety has emmenagogue and diuretic properties and is used for delayed menstruation and urinary problems.
    • Macrotys is unique in combining emmenagogue (blood moving) and antispasmodic properties.
    • One of its prime uses was as an abortifacient and emmenagogue.
    • Both herbs are emmenagogues - they bring down the menstrual flow.
    • They are often taken as an emmenagogue and given as a vermifuge.
    • In the Philippines, it is used as an emmenagogue (an agent to induce menstruation).

Origin

Early 18th century: from Greek emmēna 'menses' + agōgos 'eliciting'.

Definition of emmenagogue in US English:

emmenagogue

noun
Medicine
  • A substance that stimulates or increases menstrual flow.

    〔医〕通经药

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Both herbs are emmenagogues - they bring down the menstrual flow.
    • In the Philippines, it is used as an emmenagogue (an agent to induce menstruation).
    • One of its prime uses was as an abortifacient and emmenagogue.
    • They are often taken as an emmenagogue and given as a vermifuge.
    • Macrotys is unique in combining emmenagogue (blood moving) and antispasmodic properties.
    • The Chinese variety has emmenagogue and diuretic properties and is used for delayed menstruation and urinary problems.

Origin

Early 18th century: from Greek emmēna ‘menses’ + agōgos ‘eliciting’.

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