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aperient [əpir′ē·ənt] Etymology: L, aperire, to open a mild laxative. aperient, n a substance with the ability to purge the digestive system of a given agent. aperient 1. mildly cathartic. 2. a gentle purgative. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Day three, milk coming in, teary episodes, aperients about to take effect, when the nurse on duty came rushing in, absolute shock on her face. Establishing daily bowel routine making use of the gastro-colic reflex, and timing intake of oral aperients so that their actions coincided. |
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