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(ə pir′ē ənt)

adjective, noun

laxative

Origin: L aperiens, prp. of aperire: see aperture

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adjective

Gently stimulating evacuation of the bowels; laxative.

noun

A mild laxative.

Origin:

Origin: Latin aperiēns, aperient-

Origin: , present participle of aperīre, to open; see wer-⁴ in Indo-European roots

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