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Definitions for: Laxative [n] a mild cathartic
[adj] stimulating evacuation of feces
Webster (1913) Definition: Lax"a*tive, a. [L. laxativus mitigating, assuaging:
cf. F. laxatif. See Lax, a.]
1. Having a tendency to loosen or relax. --Milton.
2. (Med.) Having the effect of loosening or opening the
intestines, and relieving from constipation; -- opposed to
astringent. -- n. (Med.) A laxative medicine. See the
Note under Cathartic.
Synonyms: aperient, cathartic, evacuant, purgative
Antonyms: costive
See Also: aperient, cathartic, phenolphthalein, physic, purgative
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