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hydragogue
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hydragogue, a. [L. hydragogus conveying off water, Gr. ; "y`dwr water + to lead: cf. F. hydragogue.].
Causing a discharge of water; expelling serum effused into any part of the body, as in dropsy. [1913 Webster]
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