Definition of Epsom salts

1. Noun. Hydrated magnesium sulfate that is taken orally to treat heartburn and constipation and injected to prevent seizures.

Exact synonyms: Bitter Salts
Generic synonyms: Magnesium Sulfate

2. Noun. (used with a singular noun) hydrated magnesium sulfate used as a laxative.
Generic synonyms: Aperient, Cathartic, Physic, Purgative
Language type: Plural, Plural Form

Medical Definition of Epsom salts

1. Sulfuric acid magnesium salt (1:1). A small colourless crystal used as an anticonvulsant, a cathartic, and an electrolyte replenisher in the treatment of preeclampsia and eclampsia. It causes direct inhibition of action potential in the myometrial muscle cells. Excitation and contraction are uncoupled, which decreases the frequency and force of contractions. Pharmacological action: anticonvulsants, cathartic, tocolytic agents. Chemical name: Sulfuric acid magnesium salt (1:1) (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Epsom Salts

EPROM
eproms
EPS
epsilon
epsilon
epsilonic
epsilons
epsilon alcoholism
Epsilon Aurigae
epsilon toxin
epsomite
epsomite
epsomites
epsom salt
Epsom salts
Epsom salts
EPSP
Epstein
Epstein's disease
Epstein's pearls
Epstein's sign
Epstein's symptom
Epstein-Barr virus
Epstein-Barr virus
epstein-barr virus nuclear antigens
eptatretus
Eptesicus
Eptesicus fuscus
Eptesicus serotinus
epuise

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