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单词 laxative
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Definition of laxative in English:

laxative

adjective ˈlaksətɪvˈlæksədɪv
  • (chiefly of a drug or medicine) tending to stimulate or facilitate evacuation of the bowels.

    laxative drugs
    the laxative properties of sodium sulphate
    Example sentencesExamples
    • You'll find laxative teas at a natural food store.
    • Not only does she use an enema a couple of times a week, but she also drinks laxative tea containing senna all the time.
    • Thinking it was merely constipation, he tried laxative product after laxative product, but nothing seemed to help.
    • If your baby is bottlefed and constipated, your doctor may suggest mixing a small amount of laxative medicine into the formula.
    • Western herbology recognizes Rhubarb's astringent laxative properties, making it useful for both constipation and diarrhea.
    • It also has expectorant and mild laxative properties.
    • Our research goal is to determine if developed beverages fortified with inulin will result in improved bowel function, decreased laxative use and improved bone health.
    • When I say hot chocolate, I mean used coffee grounds laced with crushed chocolate laxative tablets and cocoa powder.
    • The rectum and colon should be emptied, usually with the use of a suppository or enema, then appropriate laxative therapy should follow to prevent recurrence.
    • Anyway, my first visit to this new GP was terminated with a bottle of laxative syrup, presumably to clear whatever blockage was causing my symptoms.
    • There are elaborate pitches for laxative capsules, a purple pill for heartburn, over-the-counter sinus medication, and prescription drugs for allergies and Alzheimer's.
    • By stimulating both kidneys and bowels, burdock has diuretic and laxative actions, and hastens the elimination of toxins from the body.
    • It is used as a laboratory reagent and acid-base indicator and has been used in over-the-counter laxative preparations.
    • That resulted in two stomach pumpings in the same week, and a more unfortunate and embarrassing incident of severe diarrhoea after swallowing 16 laxative pills.
    • Traditional herbalists valued coriander, especially to counteract the stomach-upsetting properties of laxative herbs such as buckthorn, cascara, rhubarb and senna.
    • The larger dose is more laxative while the smaller dose tends to be more gradually blood purifying.
    • There is strong evidence that psyllium has laxative properties and promotes colonic function.
    • It is an important demulcent laxative, especially when combined with other laxative herbs.
    • Practitioners of Ayurveda, India's holistic medical system, say the supplement has laxative properties and that it can strengthen the digestive system.
    Synonyms
    laxative, aperient, lenitive, cathartic, evacuant, purging
noun ˈlaksətɪvˈlæksədɪv
  • A medicine which has a laxative effect.

    he may prescribe a laxative to ease the congestion
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Your doctor may also ask you if you take any medicines such as birth control pills, laxatives or diet pills.
    • Does she take laxatives or diuretics to lose weight?
    • In fact, using laxatives unnecessarily can actually cause constipation.
    • Make sure the patient receives adequate fiber in their diet, but avoid laxatives and enemas.
    • For constipation, an osmotic laxative is preferred over stimulant laxatives.
    • Osmotic laxatives such as lactulose are effective alternatives to soften hard stools.
    • You must take bulk-forming laxatives daily for the best effect.
    • Functional fibre is found in bulk laxatives, fortified foods, beverages, and dietary supplements.
    • However, bulimics then ‘purge’ the food they have eaten through self-induced vomiting or by taking laxatives.
    • Haemorrhoids should be managed conservatively, using laxatives and dietary fibre.
    • If the diverticulitis is not severe, treatment will be with painkillers, antibiotics, laxatives and dietary advice.
    • When taking a medical history, it is also important to take a dietary history to ask about the use of laxatives or diuretics.
    • In the United States, more than $800 million is spent on laxatives each year.
    • Giving hospital patients laxatives and sedatives cries out for scientific scrutiny, to prove that their routine use is not harmful.
    • Ask your doctor or nurse about the use of stool softeners or laxatives.
    • Herbal laxatives and diuretics may result in temporary weight loss.
    • If the diet cannot be modified in this way, adding bulk laxatives may be necessary; they can prevent worsening of the condition.
    • Her doctor has told her that strong laxatives are dangerous.
    • People who rely on harsh laxatives may find that they too get caught up in a vicious cycle.
    • If you're pregnant, seek your doctor's advice before using laxatives.
    Synonyms
    purgative, lenitive, aperient, cathartic, evacuant
    rare eccoprotic

Origin

Late Middle English: via Old French laxatif, -ive or late Latin laxativus, from Latin laxare 'loosen' (from laxus 'loose').

 
 

Definition of laxative in US English:

laxative

adjectiveˈlaksədivˈlæksədɪv
  • (chiefly of a drug or medicine) tending to stimulate or facilitate evacuation of the bowels.

    laxative drugs
    the laxative properties of sodium sulfate
    Example sentencesExamples
    • It is an important demulcent laxative, especially when combined with other laxative herbs.
    • Not only does she use an enema a couple of times a week, but she also drinks laxative tea containing senna all the time.
    • The rectum and colon should be emptied, usually with the use of a suppository or enema, then appropriate laxative therapy should follow to prevent recurrence.
    • Western herbology recognizes Rhubarb's astringent laxative properties, making it useful for both constipation and diarrhea.
    • It is used as a laboratory reagent and acid-base indicator and has been used in over-the-counter laxative preparations.
    • It also has expectorant and mild laxative properties.
    • There is strong evidence that psyllium has laxative properties and promotes colonic function.
    • If your baby is bottlefed and constipated, your doctor may suggest mixing a small amount of laxative medicine into the formula.
    • When I say hot chocolate, I mean used coffee grounds laced with crushed chocolate laxative tablets and cocoa powder.
    • By stimulating both kidneys and bowels, burdock has diuretic and laxative actions, and hastens the elimination of toxins from the body.
    • The larger dose is more laxative while the smaller dose tends to be more gradually blood purifying.
    • You'll find laxative teas at a natural food store.
    • Thinking it was merely constipation, he tried laxative product after laxative product, but nothing seemed to help.
    • Traditional herbalists valued coriander, especially to counteract the stomach-upsetting properties of laxative herbs such as buckthorn, cascara, rhubarb and senna.
    • Our research goal is to determine if developed beverages fortified with inulin will result in improved bowel function, decreased laxative use and improved bone health.
    • Practitioners of Ayurveda, India's holistic medical system, say the supplement has laxative properties and that it can strengthen the digestive system.
    • There are elaborate pitches for laxative capsules, a purple pill for heartburn, over-the-counter sinus medication, and prescription drugs for allergies and Alzheimer's.
    • Anyway, my first visit to this new GP was terminated with a bottle of laxative syrup, presumably to clear whatever blockage was causing my symptoms.
    • That resulted in two stomach pumpings in the same week, and a more unfortunate and embarrassing incident of severe diarrhoea after swallowing 16 laxative pills.
    Synonyms
    laxative, aperient, lenitive, cathartic, evacuant, purging
nounˈlaksədivˈlæksədɪv
  • A medicine which has a laxative effect.

    he may prescribe a laxative to ease the congestion
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Ask your doctor or nurse about the use of stool softeners or laxatives.
    • Haemorrhoids should be managed conservatively, using laxatives and dietary fibre.
    • When taking a medical history, it is also important to take a dietary history to ask about the use of laxatives or diuretics.
    • Functional fibre is found in bulk laxatives, fortified foods, beverages, and dietary supplements.
    • Your doctor may also ask you if you take any medicines such as birth control pills, laxatives or diet pills.
    • Giving hospital patients laxatives and sedatives cries out for scientific scrutiny, to prove that their routine use is not harmful.
    • If the diet cannot be modified in this way, adding bulk laxatives may be necessary; they can prevent worsening of the condition.
    • However, bulimics then ‘purge’ the food they have eaten through self-induced vomiting or by taking laxatives.
    • People who rely on harsh laxatives may find that they too get caught up in a vicious cycle.
    • In the United States, more than $800 million is spent on laxatives each year.
    • Herbal laxatives and diuretics may result in temporary weight loss.
    • For constipation, an osmotic laxative is preferred over stimulant laxatives.
    • In fact, using laxatives unnecessarily can actually cause constipation.
    • Her doctor has told her that strong laxatives are dangerous.
    • If the diverticulitis is not severe, treatment will be with painkillers, antibiotics, laxatives and dietary advice.
    • Osmotic laxatives such as lactulose are effective alternatives to soften hard stools.
    • Make sure the patient receives adequate fiber in their diet, but avoid laxatives and enemas.
    • Does she take laxatives or diuretics to lose weight?
    • You must take bulk-forming laxatives daily for the best effect.
    • If you're pregnant, seek your doctor's advice before using laxatives.
    Synonyms
    purgative, lenitive, aperient, cathartic, evacuant

Origin

Late Middle English: via Old French laxatif, -ive or late Latin laxativus, from Latin laxare ‘loosen’ (from laxus ‘loose’).

 
 
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