| laxative | <pharmacology> An agent that acts to promote evacuation of the bowel, a cathartic or purgative. Origin: L. Laxativus (18 Nov 1997) |
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| lubricant | An oily or slippery substance. A vaginal lubricant may be helpful for women who feel pain during intercourse because of vaginal dryness. (12 Dec 1998) |