hydragogue
/hahy-druh-gawg, -gog/US // ˈhaɪ drəˌgɔg, -ˌgɒg //UK // (ˈhaɪdrəˌɡɒɡ) //
保湿剂,补水剂,灌肠剂,灌肠机
Definitions
adj.形容词 adjective
- 1
- : causing the discharge of watery fluid, as from the bowels.
n.名词 noun
- 1
- : Also hy·dra·gog .Pharmacology. a hydragogue agent.
Examples
Used as a drastic hydragogue in dropsies; and in scrofula, &c.
The seeds contain an oil that is official in all Pharmacopœias as one of the most powerful hydragogue cathartics.
Cathartics, especially those of a hydragogue nature, are also very beneficial.
It is the most active hydragogue purgative known, causing also much depression and violent griping.
Gamboge (Cambogia) is a drastic hydragogue cathartic, causing much griping and irritation of the intestine.
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