evacuant /evac·u·ant/ (e-vak´u-ant)
evacuant
1. emptying.
2. cathartic (1, 2).
e·vac·u·ant ( -v k y - 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
1. promoting evacuation.
2. an agent that promotes evacuation.
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