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Term: Evacuant

Definition:

noun: a substance or treatment that promotes the evacuation of the bowels

adjective: promoting the evacuation of the bowels

Senses:

Sense 1:

noun: A substance or treatment that promotes the evacuation of the bowels.

Example sentence: The doctor prescribed an evacuant to relieve the patient's constipation.

Sense 2:

adjective: Promoting the evacuation of the bowels.

Example sentence: She followed a diet rich in fibrous foods for their evacuant properties.

Usages:

Usage 1:

noun: In the medical field, evacuants are commonly used to treat constipation or bowel irregularities.

Example sentence: The nurse administered a gentle evacuant to the patient before their colonoscopy.

Usage 2:

adjective: Evacuant properties are often sought after when selecting nutritional supplements.

Example sentence: Many herbal teas have beneficial, evacuant effects on the digestive system.