laxative
noun
a medicine or agent for relieving constipation.
laxatives
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pluralof laxative.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Overall, the findings indicate that certain laxatives may help slow the progression of kidney deterioration.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 3, 2025
Ivan now has a care package so his constipation can be managed at home with laxatives and daily bowel wash outs.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2025
All that being said, people with limited kidney function should avoid extra magnesium, especially in dietary supplements or laxatives.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 21, 2024
These laxatives are just the latest alternatives influencers are touting for the blockbuster drug Ozempic.
From Scientific American ● Sep. 15, 2023
It was no wonder the main medicines of this era were laxatives.
From "Kindred" by Octavia Butler
