'Cholagogue' definitions:

Definition of 'Cholagogue'

From: GCIDE
  • Cholagogue \Chol"a*gogue\ (k[o^]l"[.a]*g[o^]g; 115), a. [Gr. cholagwgo`s; cholh` bile + 'agwgo`s leading, 'a`gein to lead: cf. F. cholagogue.] (Med.) Promoting the discharge of bile from the system. -- n. An agent which promotes the discharge of bile from the system. [1913 Webster]