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cathartic (kəthär`tĭk): see laxative laxative, drug or other substance used to stimulate the action of the intestines in eliminating waste from the body. The term laxative usually refers to a mild-acting substance; substances of increasingly drastic action are known as cathartics, purgatives, ..... Click the link for more information. . cathartic a purgative drug or agent cathartic [kə′thär·dik] (pharmacology) Any drug, such as castor oil, mineral oil, or a laxative, that causes defecation. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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