purgative

• Substantivo que designa um medicamento ou substância que estimula a evacuação intestinal, usado para aliviar a constipação ou limpar o sistema digestivo.

A noun referring to a medicine or substance that stimulates evacuation of the bowels, used to relieve constipation or cleanse the digestive system.

1. Laxative substanceC1formalmedical

   A medicine or substance that stimulates evacuation of the bowels, used to relieve constipation.

   Laxante

   • The doctor prescribed a mild purgative to help with the patient's constipation.
   • Some herbal teas act as a natural purgative.
   • Overuse of purgatives can lead to dehydration and electrolyte imbalance.

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