purgative
noun[C]
uk/ˈpɜː.ɡə.tɪv/us/ˈpɝː.ɡə.t̬ɪv/asubstancethat makes youemptyyourbowels
泻药See also
laxative
Medicines & drugs
- acetaminophen
- anti-AIDS
- anti-asthma
- anti-cholesterol
- anti-clotting
- anti-depression
- calendula
- clozapine
- cod liver oil
- coke
- colchicine
- cortisol
- diuretic
- echinacea
- glycogen
- tamoxifen
- tea tree
- tea tree oil
- tramadol
- vasopressor
purgative
adjective
uk/ˈpɜː.ɡə.tɪv/us/ˈpɝː.ɡə.t̬ɪv/relatingto oractingas apurgative:
Prunes can have a purgativeeffect.
Purgativemedicinesstimulatestomachandintestines.
- Rhubarb was used formedicinalpurposes,particularlyforitspurgativequalities.
- Thefruithaslaxativeand purgativeproperties.
- Theplantismildlypurgative and may also be used toeaseadifficultlabour.
Medicines & drugs
- acetaminophen
- anti-AIDS
- anti-asthma
- anti-cholesterol
- anti-clotting
- anti-depression
- calendula
- clozapine
- cod liver oil
- coke
- colchicine
- cortisol
- diuretic
- echinacea
- glycogen
- tamoxifen
- tea tree
- tea tree oil
- tramadol
- vasopressor