Definition of Aperient

1. Noun. A purging medicine; stimulates evacuation of the bowels.

Exact synonyms: Cathartic, Physic, Purgative
Specialized synonyms: Aloes, Bitter Aloes, Castor Oil, Epsom Salts, Laxative, Milk Of Magnesia, Rochelle Powder, Seidlitz Powder, Seidlitz Powders
Generic synonyms: Medicament, Medication, Medicinal Drug, Medicine
Derivative terms: Cathartic, Purgative

2. Adjective. Mildly laxative.
Similar to: Laxative

Definition of Aperient

1. a. Gently opening the bowels; laxative.

Definition of Aperient

1. Adjective. having a gentle laxative effect. ¹

2. Noun. a laxative, either in the form of a medicine or a food such as hops or asparagus, which has the effect of moving the bowels, or aiding digestion and preventing constipation. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Aperient

1. a mild laxative [n -S]

Medical Definition of Aperient

1. Gently opening the bowels; laxative. An aperient medicine or food. Origin: L. Aperiens, p. Pr. Of aperire to uncover, open; ab + parire, parere, to bring forth, produce. Cf. Cover, Overt. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Aperient

apely
apeman
apemen
apeness
apenteric
apepsia
apepsias
apepsies
apepsinia
apepsy
aper
apercu
apercus
aperea
apereas
aperient (current term)
aperients
aperies
aperiodic
aperiodic biopolymer
aperiodically
aperiodicities
aperiodicity
aperiosteal amputation
aperistalsis
aperitif
aperitif wine
aperitifs
aperitive
aperitives

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