cathartic
adjective
of or relating to catharsis.
cathartics
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pluralof cathartic.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Children and infants present difficulties because they cannot explain their com plaints and because parents too often give destructive cathartics.
From Time Magazine Archive
Eighteen years ago, before the profession in general had really begun its modern investigation of cathartics, the American Medical Association published a handbook on the subject written by Dr. Fantus.
From Time Magazine Archive
Appendicitis is another situation where cathartics may not be used without discretion.
From Time Magazine Archive
Castor oil and calomel are drastic cathartics, should be taken only on advice of a physician.
From Time Magazine Archive
The following is a good cathartic in some instances, especially if the stomach be irritable, so that the more bulky and nauseating cathartics are rejected.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
