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Laxative

Description:

A laxative is a substance that helps promote bowel movements and relieve constipation.

Senses:

Sense 1: (noun) A medication or treatment used to stimulate bowel movement.

Sense 2: (adjective) Having a tendency to loosen or promote regular bowel movements.

Usages:

Usage 1:

Noun: I took a laxative to ease my constipation.

Sample Sentence: The doctor prescribed a gentle laxative to regulate his digestive system.

Usage 2:

Adjective: Certain fruits like prunes have a natural laxative effect.

Sample Sentence: She included fiber-rich foods in her diet to maintain a laxative effect.

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