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Definition of Purgative
1. Noun. A purging medicine; stimulates evacuation of the bowels.
Exact synonyms: Aperient, Cathartic, Physic
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: Aperient, Cathartic
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: Aperient, Cathartic
2. Adjective. Strongly laxative.
Exact synonyms: Cathartic, Evacuant
Similar to: Laxative
Derivative terms: Catharsis, Cathartic, Evacuate, Purge
Similar to: Laxative
Derivative terms: Catharsis, Cathartic, Evacuate, Purge
Definition of Purgative
1. a. Having the power or quality of purging; cathartic.
Definition of Purgative
1. [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Purgative
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