Laxative

a.	1.	Having a tendency to loosen or relax.
	2.	(Med.) Having the effect of loosening or opening the intestines, and relieving from constipation; - opposed to astringent.

Noun	1.	laxative - a mild cathartic
Adj.	1.	laxative - stimulating evacuation of feces Antonyms: costive - retarding evacuation of feces

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