Definition of Hydragogue. Meaning of Hydragogue. Synonyms of Hydragogue

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Definition of Hydragogue

Hydragogue
Hydragogue Hy"dra*gogue, a. [L. hydragogus conveying off water, Gr. ?; "y`dwr water + ? to lead: cf. F. hydragogue.] (Med.) Causing a discharge of water; expelling serum effused into any part of the body, as in dropsy. -- n. A hydragogue medicine, usually a cathartic or diuretic.

Meaning of Hydragogue from wikipedia

- PMID 21162694. Forth W, Nell G, Rummel W, Andres H (1 March 1972). "The hydragogue and laxative effect of the sulfuric acid ester and the free diphenol of...
- the saline aperients, but is much more powerful. It is the most active hydragogue purgative known, 'causing also much depression and violent griping'. When...