Associations to the word «Aperient»

Wiktionary

APERIENT, adjective. Having a gentle laxative effect.
APERIENT, noun. A laxative, either in the form of a medicine or a food such as hops or asparagus, which has the effect of moving the bowels, or aiding digestion and preventing constipation.

Dictionary definition

APERIENT, noun. A purging medicine; stimulates evacuation of the bowels.
APERIENT, adjective. Mildly laxative.

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