Laxative

['læksətɪv]

(noun.) a mild cathartic.

(adj.) stimulating evacuation of feces .

Inputed by Gracie--From WordNet

(a.) Having a tendency to loosen or relax.

(a.) Having the effect of loosening or opening the intestines, and relieving from constipation; -- opposed to astringent.

(n.) A laxative medicine. See the Note under Cathartic.

Inputed by Brice

a. Loosening, aperient, deobstruent.

n. Laxative medicine.

Editor: Marilyn