laxativeˈlæk sə tɪv
laxative (n)
- plural
- laxatives
English Definitions:
laxative (adj)
a mild cathartic
laxative (adj)
stimulating evacuation of feces
laxative (Noun)
Any substance, such as a food or in the form of a medicine which has a laxative effect.
laxative (Adjective)
Having the effect of moving the bowels, or aiding digestion and preventing constipation.
Laxative
Laxatives are foods, compounds or drugs taken to loosen the stool, most often taken to treat constipation. Certain stimulant, lubricant and saline laxatives are used to evacuate the colon for rectal and/or bowel examinations, and may be supplemented by enemas under certain circumstances. Sufficiently high doses of laxatives may cause diarrhea. Laxatives work to increase the movement of feces along the colon. Some laxatives combine more than one active ingredient. Laxatives may be oral or in suppository form.
Laxative
Laxatives, purgatives, or aperients are substances that loosen stools and increase bowel movements. They are used to treat and prevent constipation. Laxatives vary as to how they work and the side effects they may have. Certain stimulant, lubricant and saline laxatives are used to evacuate the colon for rectal and bowel examinations, and may be supplemented by enemas under certain circumstances. Sufficiently high doses of laxatives may cause diarrhea. Some laxatives combine more than one active ingredient. Laxatives may be administered orally or rectally.
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