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    laxative
    /ˈlaksətɪv/

    adjective

    • 1. (chiefly of a drug or medicine) tending to stimulate or facilitate evacuation of the bowels: "laxative drugs"

    noun

    • 1. a medicine which has a laxative effect: "he may prescribe a laxative to ease the congestion"

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  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › LaxativeLaxative - Wikipedia

    Laxatives, purgatives, or aperients are substances that loosen stools [1] and increase bowel movements. They are used to treat and prevent constipation. Laxatives vary as to how they work and the side effects they may have.

  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishLAXATIVE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    LAXATIVE definition: 1. a substance that makes it easier for the waste from someone's bowels to come out 2. a substance…. Learn more.

  4. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › treatmentsLaxatives: What They Do, Types & How To Use - Cleveland Clinic

    Jul 10, 2023 · Laxatives are medicines that help you have a bowel movement (poop) if you’re constipated. Most of us are familiar with the tell-tale signs of constipation — struggling to poop, hard or dry stools and the feeling that your bowels aren’t empty even after you’ve passed some stool. It’s miserable.

  5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › laxativeLaxative Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of LAXATIVE is having a tendency to loosen or relax; specifically : producing bowel movements and relieving constipation. How to use laxative in a sentence.

  6. www.drugs.com › drug-class › laxativesList of Laxatives + Uses, Types & Side Effests - Drugs.com

    Apr 14, 2023 · Laxatives are medicines that help resolve constipation or empty the bowel of fecal matter before procedures or surgery involving the lower bowel. There are several different types available (see differences below) and each type works in a particular way.

  7. www.dictionary.com › browse › laxativeLAXATIVE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Laxative definition: a medicine or agent for relieving constipation.. See examples of LAXATIVE used in a sentence.

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishLAXATIVE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    A laxative is food or medicine that you take to make you go to the toilet. Foods that ferment quickly in the stomach are excellent natural laxatives. American English : laxative / ˈlæksətɪv /

  9. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › books › NBK537246Laxatives - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

    Jan 30, 2024 · Laxatives are a category of medications frequently used to address constipation and various other gastrointestinal medical conditions. Their primary mechanism involves enhancing digestion and promoting bowel movements, thereby facilitating the process of bodily excretion.

  10. www.thefreedictionary.com › laxativeLaxative - definition of laxative by The Free Dictionary

    Define laxative. laxative synonyms, laxative pronunciation, laxative translation, English dictionary definition of laxative. n. A food or drug that stimulates evacuation of the bowels. adj. 1. Stimulating evacuation of the bowels. 2. Causing looseness or relaxation, especially of...

  11. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english-wordLAXATIVE - Find out everything about this English word | Collins

    A laxative is any food or drug that stimulates evacuation of the bowels. More. Pronunciations of the word 'laxative' British English: læksətɪvAmerican English: læksətɪv. More. Synonyms of 'laxative' • purgative, salts, purge, cathartic [...] More. Examples of 'laxative' in a sentence.