noun🔗ShareLaxatifA 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. "Ma grand-mère boit souvent du jus de pruneaux ; elle dit que c'est un laxatif naturel qui l'aide à digérer.medicinephysiologyfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareLaxatif légerHaving a gentle laxative effect."The doctor prescribed a mild, aperient medicine to help relieve her constipation. "Le médecin a prescrit un médicament léger et laxatif pour aider à soulager sa constipation.medicinephysiologybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
