laxative

• Que provoca o favorece la evacuación intestinal; se aplica a sustancias que alivian el estreñimiento.

Relating to or having the effect of stimulating bowel movements; used as a substance to relieve constipation.

1. Promoting bowel movementB2formalmedical

   Having the property of stimulating evacuation of feces from the bowels; relieving constipation.

   laxante

   • The doctor prescribed a laxative medication to relieve her constipation.
   • Some foods like prunes have a natural laxative effect.
   • Overuse of laxative substances can lead to dehydration.

   Sinónimosaperientcatharticevacuantpurgative

• Sustancia o medicamento suave que se utiliza para estimular la defecación o aliviar el estreñimiento.

A mild substance or medication used to stimulate bowel movements or relieve constipation.

1. Mild catharticB2formalmedical

   A substance or medication that promotes bowel movements, typically used to relieve constipation.

   Laxante suave

   • The doctor recommended a gentle laxative for her constipation.
   • He took a mild laxative to help with digestion.
   • Some natural foods act as a mild laxative.

   Sinónimosaperientcatharticevacuantpurgative