Definitions for: Laxative


[n] a mild cathartic
[adj] stimulating evacuation of feces



Webster (1913) Definition: Lax"a*tive, a. [L. laxativus mitigating, assuaging:
cf. F. laxatif. See Lax, a.]
1. Having a tendency to loosen or relax. --Milton.

2. (Med.) Having the effect of loosening or opening the
intestines, and relieving from constipation; -- opposed to
astringent. -- n. (Med.) A laxative medicine. See the
Note under Cathartic.

Synonyms: aperient, cathartic, evacuant, purgative

Antonyms: costive

See Also: aperient, cathartic, phenolphthalein, physic, purgative

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