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Adjective: laxative  lak-su-tiv
  1. Stimulating evacuation of faeces
Noun: laxative  lak-su-tiv
  1. A mild cathartic

Derived forms: laxatives

See also: aperient, cathartic, evacuant, purgative

Type of: aperient, cathartic, physic, purgative

Antonym: costive

Encyclopedia: Laxative