purgative

purgative /pur·ga·tive/ (purg´it-iv) cathartic (1, 2).

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pur·ga·tive (pûrg-tv)

n.

An agent used for purging the bowels.

adj.

Tending to cause evacuation of the bowels.

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purga·tive adj.

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purgative,

n substance that promotes bowel loosening and movement,

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purgative

1. a purge or cathartic (1); causing bowel evacuation.

2. a cathartic, particularly one stimulating peristaltic action. See also laxative.