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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
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
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