Hemagogue

/ˈhɛməɡɒɡ/ noun

Definition

An alternate spelling of hemagog; a historical medical substance believed to influence or increase blood flow.

Etymology

Variant spelling of 'hemagog' using '-gogue' (from Greek 'agogos') instead of '-gog,' both ultimately from the same Greek root meaning 'leader or guide.'

Kelly Says

The '-gogue' spelling shows up in medical terms like 'demagogue' (people leader) and 'pedagogue' (child leader)—Greek '-agogos' meant 'leader,' so hemagogue is literally a blood leader!

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