LAXATIVES

Noun

laxatives

plural of laxative

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LAXATIVE

Lax"a*tive, a. Etym: [L. laxativus mitigating, assuaging: cf. F. laxatif. See Lax, a.]

1. Having a tendency to loosen or relax. Milton.

2. (Med.)

Definition: Having the effect of loosening or opening the intestines, and relieving from constipation; -- opposed to astringent.

– n. (Med.)

Definition: A laxative medicine. See the Note under Cathartic.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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