Aperient

noun

Word Frequency: 0.0

Definitions

1.nounA laxative, either in the form of a medicine or a food such as asparagus or hops, which has the effect of moving the bowels, or aiding digestion and preventing constipation.

2.adjectiveHaving a gentle laxative effect.

Synonyms

laxative cathartic purgative physic eccoprotic minorative evacuant anetic analeptic assuasive abirritant ataractic

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