n. [ See Ecbole. ] (Med.) A drug, as ergot, which by exciting uterine contractions promotes the expulsion of the contents of the uterus. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Gr. &unr_; to throw in. See Embolism. ] 1. Embolismic. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. (Med.) Pertaining to an embolism; produced by an embolism; as, an embolic abscess. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. (Biol.) Pushing or growing in; -- said of a kind of invagination. See under Invagination. [ 1913 Webster ]