choleretic

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English

Etymology

From German cholereticum, from modern Latin choleresis (bile secretion from the liver) (modelled on diuretic).

Adjective

choleretic (comparative more choleretic, superlative most choleretic)

  1. Stimulating the production of bile by the liver.
    This drug has a strong choleretic effect.

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Noun

choleretic (plural choleretics)

  1. A drug which stimulates the production of bile by the liver.
    Phenobarbital is a powerful choleretic.

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