emulge, v. Phys.
(ɪˈmʌldʒ)
[ad. L. ēmulgē-re to milk out.]
trans. To drain (secretory organs) of their contents. Hence eˈmulging vbl. n. and ppl. a.
| 1681 tr. Willis's Rem. Med. Wks. Voc., Emulging vessels or arteries, or veins. 1784 Cullen First Lines clxxii. Wks. 1827 I. 625 Vomiting..emulges the biliary and pancreatic ducts. 1844 T. Graham Dom. Med. 325 The pill No. 104..does not assist so much in emulging the biliary ducts, and giving tone to the bowels. |