Laxative



GRE

解释

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• adj. 通便的; 放松的; n. 轻泻药
• ［英］ n. 轻泻药 ( any laxative medicine)
• ［记］ lax ( 松) +ative -> 放松的 -> 轻泻药

Webster Collegiate

I. adjective

• Etymology: Middle English laxatif, from Medieval Latin laxativus, from Latin laxatus, past participle of laxare to loosen, from laxus
• Date: 14th century
• having a tendency to loosen or relax; specifically producing bowel movements and relieving constipation

II. noun

• Date: 14th century
• a usually mild laxative drug

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