APERIENT MEDICINE


Meaning of APERIENT MEDICINE in English

aperient Medicine [ ə'pɪərɪənt ]

■ adjective used to relieve constipation.

■ noun an aperient drug.

Origin

C17: from L. aperient- , aperire 'to open'.

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