| cholagogue | 1. An agent that promotes the flow of bile into the intestine, especially as a result of contraction of the gallbladder. 2. Relating to such an agent or effect. Synonym: cholagogic. Origin: chol-+ G. Agogos, drawing forth (05 Mar 2000) |
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| cholagogues and choleretics | Gastrointestinal agents that stimulate the flow of bile into the duodenum (cholagogues) or stimulate the production of bile by the liver (choleretic). (12 Dec 1998) |