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docusate
doc·u·sate D5324200 (dŏk′yə-sāt′)n. A surface-active agent, C20H37O7S, given orally in the form of its sodium salt, that decreases surface tension in the intestinal tract and acts as a stool softener. [d(i)- + oc(tyl), radical containing eight carbon atoms (oct(o)- + -yl) + -sate (shortening of sulfosuccinate, one of its constituents : sulfo- + succinate).]docusate
docusate [dok´u-sāt] any of a group of anionic surfactants widely used as emulsifying, wetting, and dispersing agents.docusate calcium an ionic surfactant used as a stool softener.docusate potassium an anionic surfactant used as a stool softener; administered orally.docusate sodium an ionic surfactant used as a stool softener.docusate (dŏk′yə-sāt′)n. A surface-active agent, C20H37O7S, given orally in the form of its sodium salt, that decreases surface tension in the intestinal tract and acts as a stool softener. |