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Definition of ecbolic in English:

ecbolic

adjective

Medicine

  • Inducing contractions of the uterus leading to expulsion of a fetus.

    • ‘the ecbolic properties of Indian medicinal plants’

Pronunciation

ecbolic

/ekˈbälik/ /ɛkˈbɑlɪk/

noun

Medicine

  • An agent that induces contractions of the uterus.

Pronunciation

ecbolic

/ekˈbälik/ /ɛkˈbɑlɪk/

Origin

Mid 18th century from Greek ekbolē ‘expulsion’+ -ic.