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aperient

UK
/əˈpɪəriənt/
US
/əˈpɪriənt/

Translations

aperientnoun
aperients
pl
UK
/əˈpɪəriənt/
US
/əˈpɪriənt/
The doctor recommended an aperient to help with her digestive issues.
Le médecin a recommandé un laxatif pour soulager ses problèmes digestifs.
Additional translations
purgatifSoutenu; emploi médical ou littéraire.
Synonyms
cathartic
purgative
laxative
aperientadjective
more aperient
Comp.
most aperient
Super.
UK
/əˈpɪəriənt/
US
/əˈpɪriənt/
The doctor recommended an aperient diet to help with her digestive issues.
Le médecin a recommandé un régime laxatif pour soulager ses problèmes digestifs.
Additional translations
purgatifSoutenu; plus fréquent dans le registre médical ou littéraire.
Synonyms
laxative
cathartic
purgative

Definitions

aperientnoun
A substance used to relieve constipation by stimulating bowel movements.
The doctor recommended an aperient to help with her digestive issues.
aperientadjective
Having a mild laxative effect; gently stimulating the bowels.
The doctor recommended an aperient diet to help with her digestive issues.
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