noun🔗ShareA laxative, either in the form of a medicine or a food such as asparagus or hops, which has the effect of moving the bowels, or aiding digestion and preventing constipation."My grandmother often drinks prune juice; she says it's a natural aperient that helps with her digestion. "medicinephysiologyfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareHaving a gentle laxative effect."The doctor prescribed a mild, aperient medicine to help relieve her constipation. "medicinephysiologybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading