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Definition of ecbolic in English:

ecbolic

adjective

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

    ‘the ecbolic properties of Indian medicinal plants’

noun

  • An agent that induces contractions of the uterus.

Origin

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

Pronunciation

ecbolic

/ɛkˈbɒlɪk/