a. Med. [ad. Gr. ἐκκριτικός having the power of secretion or excretion; cf. ECCATHARTIC. (See quot.)
1681. trans. Willis’ Rem. Med. Wks., Voc., Eccritic, Not critical [app. a mere blunder].
1883. Webster, Eccritic, a remedy which promotes discharges, as an emetic, or a cathartic.
