laxative
nounmasculinetécnico/lɐˈʃɐ̃tɨ/medium
la·xan·te
Definition
A substance or medication that stimulates bowel movements, facilitating defecation.
He took a laxative to relieve his constipation.
Prunes are known for their natural laxative properties.
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Common collocations
take a laxativelaxative effectnatural laxativemild laxative
Etymology
Do latim 'laxans, laxantis', particípio presente de 'laxāre' (afrouxar, relaxar).