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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Because the root problem is the loss of this protective mucus rather than sluggish intestinal movement, standard laxatives and drugs designed to stimulate gut motion may not provide relief.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 19, 2026
"I underwent intestinal surgeries in 2024, which required me to consume laxatives beforehand," one Weibo user wrote.
From BBC ● Feb. 11, 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
“The main effect of laxatives really is in the colon,” he says.
From Scientific American ● Nov. 1, 2023
After my umpteenth trip to the latrine, I figured most of her elixirs are laxatives, but so far I’m holding up better than most.
From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool
