Pharmacologic Substance
cathartic Audio
ca·thar·tic [ kuh-thahr-tik ]
Subclass of:
Gastrointestinal Agents
Etymology:
Greek katharsis = purification or purge, especially from guilt
Definitions related to cathartics:
  • An agent with a strong laxative effect.
    Harvard Dictionary of Health Terms
    Harvard Medical Publishing, 2011
  • Agents that are used to stimulate evacuation of the bowels.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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