What does aperient mean?
Definitions for aperient
əˈpɪər i əntape·ri·ent
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Princeton's WordNet
purgative, cathartic, physic, aperientadjective
a purging medicine; stimulates evacuation of the bowels
aperientadjective
mildly laxative
Wiktionary
aperientnoun
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.
aperientadjective
having a gentle laxative effect.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Aperientadjective
That which has the quality of opening; chiefly used in medicine for gently purgative.
Etymology: aperio, Lat. to open.
There be bracelets fit to comfort the spirits; and they be of three intentions; refrigerant, corroborant, and aperient. Francis Bacon.
Of the stems of plants, some contain a fine aperient salt, and are diuretick and saponaceous. John Arbuthnot, on Aliments.
Wikipedia
aperient
Laxatives, purgatives, or aperients are substances that loosen stools and increase bowel movements. They are used to treat and prevent constipation. Laxatives vary as to how they work and the side effects they may have. Certain stimulant, lubricant and saline laxatives are used to evacuate the colon for rectal and bowel examinations, and may be supplemented by enemas under certain circumstances. Sufficiently high doses of laxatives may cause diarrhea. Some laxatives combine more than one active ingredient. Laxatives may be administered orally or rectally.
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aperient
An aperient is a type of medication or substance that stimulates bowel movements or has a laxative effect. It's commonly used to relieve constipation.
Webster Dictionary
Aperientadjective
gently opening the bowels; laxative
Aperientnoun
an aperient medicine or food
Etymology: [L. aperiens, p. pr. of aperire to uncover, open; ab + parire, parere, to bring forth, produce. Cf. Cover, Overt.]
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Aperient
a-pē′-ri-ent, adj. opening: mildly purgative.—n. any laxative medicine. [L. aperientem, aperīre, to open.]
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of aperient in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of aperient in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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