Aperient (Noun)

Meaning

A purging medicine; stimulates evacuation of the bowels.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

• The doctor prescribed an aperient to help relieve the patient's constipation.
• The herbalist recommended a natural aperient to cleanse the digestive system.
• In the 18th century, doctors often used aperients to treat a range of ailments, from indigestion to fever.
• The patient was given a gentle aperient to help restore regular bowel movements after surgery.
• The aperient properties of the plant made it a popular ingredient in traditional remedies for digestive issues.

Synonyms

• Physic
• Purgative
• Cathartic

Hypernyms

• Medication
• Medicine
• Medicament

Hyponyms

• Seidlitz Powders
• Epsom Salts
• Castor Oil
• Laxative
• Milk Of Magnesia
• Rochelle Powder
• Seidlitz Powder
• Aloes
• Bitter Aloes

Related Words

• Aperient (adjective)