laxative

[ˈlæksətɪv]

laxative Definition

a medicine or food that helps you to empty your bowels.

Using laxative: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "laxative" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The doctor prescribed a laxative for her constipation.

  • Example

    Prunes are a natural laxative.

  • Example

    She took a laxative to relieve her bloating.

laxative Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for laxative

Phrases with laxative

  • a natural plant-based product used to stimulate bowel movements

    Example

    Senna is a popular herbal laxative.

  • over-the-counter laxative

    a laxative that can be purchased without a prescription

    Example

    Milk of Magnesia is an over-the-counter laxative.

  • a type of laxative that works by stimulating the muscles in the intestines to contract and move stool along

    Example

    Bisacodyl is a common stimulant laxative.

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Summary: laxative in Brief

A 'laxative' [ˈlæksətɪv] is a medicine or food that helps you to empty your bowels. It can be prescribed by a doctor or purchased over-the-counter, and can be natural or synthetic. Examples include prunes, Senna, and Milk of Magnesia. 'Laxative' is a formal term also known as 'purgative' or 'cathartic.'