aperient

Definitions


[əˈpɪərɪənt], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- (chiefly of a drug) used to relieve constipation


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Origin:
early 17th century: from Latin aperient- ‘opening’, from aperire


[əˈpɪərɪənt], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a drug used to relieve constipation


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Origin:
early 17th century: from Latin aperient- ‘opening’, from aperire




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