emulgent vein

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• Emulgent — E*mul gent, a. [L. emulgens, p. pr. of emulgere to milk out: cf. F. [ e]mulgent. So called because regarded by the ancients as straining out the serum, as if by milking, and so producing the urine.] (Anat.) Pertaining to the kidneys; renal; as,… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• e|mul|gent — «ih MUHL juhnt», adjective, noun. –adj. Anatomy. draining out, as a renal artery or vein. –n. 1. Anatomy. an emulgent vessel. 2. Pharmacy. a medicine or agent that stimulates the flow of bile. ╂[< Latin ēmulgēns, entis, present participle of… …   Useful english dictionary