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Purgation (Noun)

A ceremonial cleansing from defilement or uncleanness by the performance of appropriate rites.

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Purging the body by the use of a cathartic to stimulate evacuation of the bowels.

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The doctor recommended a gentle purgation to relieve the patient's constipation and cleanse the digestive system.
In ancient times, herbal remedies were used for purgation to detoxify the body and restore balance to the humors.
The medicine caused a violent purgation, resulting in several trips to the bathroom and severe stomach cramps.
To prepare for the colonoscopy, the patient was instructed to undergo a thorough purgation the night before to ensure a clean and empty bowel.
The laxative tea was used as a form of purgation to stimulate bowel movements and promote regularity in individuals with sluggish digestive systems.