Associations to the word «Laxative»

Wiktionary

LAXATIVE, adjective. Having the effect of moving the bowels, or aiding digestion and preventing constipation.
LAXATIVE, noun. Any substance, such as a food or in the form of a medicine which has a laxative effect.

Dictionary definition

LAXATIVE, noun. A mild cathartic.
LAXATIVE, adjective. Stimulating evacuation of feces.

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