laxative
🇬🇧 UK/'læksәtiv/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions
n.
A medicine or food that helps relieve constipation by stimulating bowel movements.
泻药;通便剂
adj.
Having the effect of stimulating bowel movements and relieving constipation.
通便的;有轻泻作用的
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedExample Sentences
- 1.
The doctor prescribed a laxative to relieve the patient's constipation.
- 2.
Prunes have a natural laxative effect and are commonly recommended.