as in drugs
a substance used to induce or speed up the process of defecation
In the past, purgatives were sometimes administered in cases of accidental poisoning.
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As business secretary in 2009-2010, Mandelson allegedly passed sensitive documents discussing financial crisis remedies and a European currency bailout to the financier.—
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Using a hand massager during pregnancy Carpal tunnel syndrome is common during pregnancy, leading pregnant women to search for natural remedies.—
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“Purgatives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purgatives. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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