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单词 eccoprotic
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Definition of eccoprotic in English:

eccoprotic

noun ɛkəʊˈprɒtɪk
rare

  • A medicine which has a laxative effect.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • I gave him a prescription for equal parts of the extracts of rhubarb and jalap, which I have found a good habitual eccoprotic.
    • Eccoprotics used occasionally, so as just to prevent costiveness.
    • If I visit him at this time, I dissuade him from farther attempts to open the skin, but advise a gentle eccoprotic.
    • The formula answers every purpose desired in a mild eccoprotic.
    • He prescribes purgative medicines to act as eccoprotics, to excite but not to stimulate the bowels.
    Synonyms
    purgative, lenitive, aperient, cathartic, evacuant

Origin

Mid 17th century: from Greek ekkoprōtikos, from ekkoproun 'evacuate the bowels', from ek- 'out' + kopros 'dung'.
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