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evacuant

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evacuant /evac·u·ant/ (e-vak´u-ant)
1. emptying.
2. cathartic (1, 2).
3. a remedy that empties any organ, such as a cathartic, emetic, or diuretic.
e·vac·u·ant (-vky-nt)
adj.
Causing evacuation, especially of the bowels; purgative.
n.
A purgative agent.
evacuant
[ivak′yo̅o̅·ənt]
Etymology: L, evacuare, to empty
any medicine or other agent that causes an organ to discharge its contents, such as an emetic or laxative.
evacuant [e-vak´u-ant]
1. emptying.
2. cathartic (defs. 1 and 2).
3. a remedy that empties any organ, such as a cathartic, emetic, or diuretic.
evacuant
1. promoting evacuation.
2. an agent that promotes evacuation.
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