LAXATIVE


Meaning of LAXATIVE in English

[lax.a.tive] adj [ME laxatif, fr. ML laxativus, fr. L laxatus, pp. of laxare to loosen, fr. laxus] (14c): having a tendency to loosen or relax; specif: relieving constipation

[2]laxative n (14c): a usu. mild laxative drug

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