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cathartic definition

ca·thar·tic (-tik)

adjective

of or effecting catharsis; purging
also cathartical ca·thar′·ti·cal

Etymology: Gr kathartikos

noun

a medicine for stimulating evacuation of the bowels; purgative

Etymology: LL catharticum

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