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emmenagogue

noun
em·​men·​a·​gogue | \ É™-ˈme-nÉ™-ËŒgäg How to pronounce emmenagogue (audio) , e-\

Definition of emmenagogue

: an agent that promotes the menstrual discharge

First Known Use of emmenagogue

circa 1732, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for emmenagogue

Greek emmēna menses (from neuter plural of emmēnos monthly, from en- + mēn month) + English -agogue — more at moon

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emmenagogue

adjective
em·​men·​a·​gogue | \ É™-ˈmen-É™-ËŒgäg, e- How to pronounce emmenagogue (audio) \

Medical Definition of emmenagogue

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: emmenagogic

emmenagogue

noun

Medical Definition of emmenagogue (Entry 2 of 2)

: an agent that promotes the menstrual discharge

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