a·pe·ri·ent ( -pîr  -nt)adj. Gently stimulating evacuation of the bowels; laxative. n. A mild laxative. [Latin aperi ns, aperient-, present participle of aper re, to open; see wer-4 in Indo-European roots.] |
aperient [ap-peer-ee-ent] Med
Adjective
having a mild laxative effect
Noun
a mild laxative [Latin aperire to open]
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| Noun | 1. | aperient - a purging medicine; stimulates evacuation of the bowels aloes, bitter aloes - a purgative made from the leaves of aloe castor oil - a purgative extracted from the seed of the castor-oil plant; used in paint and varnish as well as medically Epsom salts - (used with a singular noun) hydrated magnesium sulfate used as a laxative laxative - a mild cathartic medicament, medication, medicinal drug, medicine - (medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease milk of magnesia - purgative consisting of a milky white liquid suspension of magnesium hydroxide; used as a laxative and (in smaller doses) as an antacid Rochelle powder, Seidlitz powder, Seidlitz powders - an effervescing salt containing sodium bicarbonate and Rochelle salt and tartaric acid; used as a cathartic |
| Adj. | 1. | aperient - mildly laxative laxative - stimulating evacuation of feces |
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