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An agent used for purging the bowels. SEE ALSO: cathartic (2). [L. purgativus, purging]

- saline p. epsom salt, Rochelle salt, or any salt having p. properties.

pur·ga·tive 'pər-gət-iv adj purging or tending to purge: CATHARTIC

pur·ga·tive·ly adv

purgative n a purging medicine: CATHARTIC

see laxative