purgative |
undefined |
As adjectives the difference between purgative and undefined
is that
purgative is (capable of) purging while
undefined is lacking a definition or value.
As a noun purgative
is something, such as a substance or medicine, that purges; laxative.
purgatorial |
purgative |
As adjectives the difference between purgatorial and purgative
is that
purgatorial is of, pertaining to, or resembling purgatory while
purgative is (capable of) purging.
As a noun purgative is
something, such as a substance or medicine, that purges; laxative.
antacids |
purgative |
As nouns the difference between antacids and purgative
is that
antacids is plural of antacid while
purgative is something, such as a substance or medicine, that purges; laxative.
As an adjective purgative is
(capable of) purging.
purgative |
aperient |
As adjectives the difference between purgative and aperient
is that
purgative is (capable of) purging while
aperient is having a gentle laxative effect.
As nouns the difference between purgative and aperient
is that
purgative is something, such as a substance or medicine, that purges; laxative while
aperient is a laxative, either in the form of a medicine or a food such as hops or asparagus, which has the effect of moving the bowels, or aiding digestion and preventing constipation.
purgative |
jalap |
As nouns the difference between purgative and jalap
is that
purgative is something, such as a substance or medicine, that purges; laxative while
jalap is a cathartic drug consisting of the tuberous roots of
ipomoea purga , a convolvulaceous plant found in mexico.
As an adjective purgative
is (capable of) purging.
purgative |
panacea |
As an adjective purgative
is (capable of) purging.
As a noun purgative
is something, such as a substance or medicine, that purges; laxative.
As a proper noun panacea is
(greek god) the goddess/personification of healing, remedies, cures and panaceas (medicines, salves, ointments and other curatives) she is a daughter of asclepius and epione.
astringent |
purgative |
As nouns the difference between astringent and purgative
is that
astringent is a substance which draws tissue together, thus restricting the flow of blood while
purgative is something, such as a substance or medicine, that purges; laxative.
As adjectives the difference between astringent and purgative
is that
astringent is sharp, caustic, severe while
purgative is (capable of) purging.
purgative |
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purgative |
enema |
Related terms |
As nouns the difference between purgative and enema
is that
purgative is something, such as a substance or medicine, that purges; laxative while
enema is an injection of fluid into the rectum, usually for medical purposes.
As an adjective purgative
is (capable of) purging.
purgative |
purgatory |
As adjectives the difference between purgative and purgatory
is that
purgative is (capable of) purging while
purgatory is tending to cleanse; expiatory.
As nouns the difference between purgative and purgatory
is that
purgative is something, such as a substance or medicine, that purges; laxative while
purgatory is (theology) in catholicism, the stage of the afterlife where souls suffer for their sins before they can enter heaven.
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