Hydragogue
[hahy-druh-gawg, -gog] /ˈhaɪ drəˌgɔg, -ˌgɒg/
adjective
1.
causing the discharge of watery fluid, as from the bowels.
noun
2.
Also, hydragog. Pharmacology. a hydragogue agent.
/ˈhaɪdrəˌɡɒɡ/
noun
1.
(med) any purgative that causes evacuation of water from the bowels
hydragogue hy·dra·gogue (hī’drə-gôg’)
n.
Any of a class of cathartics that aid in the removal of edematous fluids and thus promote the discharge of watery fluid from the bowels.
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