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Laxative

LAX'ATIVE, a. [L. laxo.] Having the power or quality of loosening or opening the bowels, and relieving from constipation. LAX'ATIVE, n. A medicine that relaxes the bowels and relieves from costiveness; a gentl...

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LAX'ATIVE, a. [L. laxo.] Having the power or quality of loosening or opening the bowels, and relieving from constipation.

LAX'ATIVE, n. A medicine that relaxes the bowels and relieves from costiveness; a gentle purgative.

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