Definition of aperient Aperient

a•per•i•ent

We found 7 definitions of aperient from 5 different sources.

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What does aperient mean?

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WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective
aperient - mildly laxative
  laxative stimulating evacuation of feces
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  • aperient (Noun)
    A laxative, either in the form of a medicine or a food such as hops or asparagus, which has the effect of moving the bowels, or aiding digestion and preventing constipation.
  • aperient (Adjective)
    Having a gentle laxative effect.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • aperient (a.)
    Gently opening the bowels; laxative.
  • aperient (n.)
    An aperient medicine or food.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

  • aperient
    a-pē′-ri-ent, adj. opening: mildly purgative.—n. any laxative medicine. [L. aperientem, aperīre, to open.]

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