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laxative in German

laxative in German is Abführmittel, Laxans, Laxativum — laxative means a substance, food, or medicine that stimulates bowel movement.

laxative in German

Abführmittel
noun
Any substance, such as a food or in the form of a medicine which has a laxative effect.
Laxans
noun
Any substance, such as a food or in the form of a medicine which has a laxative effect.
Laxativum
noun
Any substance, such as a food or in the form of a medicine which has a laxative effect.

What does "laxative" mean?

  1. noun A substance, food, or medicine that stimulates bowel movement.
    "The doctor recommended a mild laxative for his constipation."
  2. adj Having the effect of easing bowel movement.
    "Prunes are known for their laxative effect."
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laxative in a sentence

  • The doctor recommended a mild laxative for his constipation.
  • Prunes are known for their laxative effect.

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What is "laxative" in German?

"laxative" in German is Abführmittel, Laxans, Laxativum. laxative means: A substance, food, or medicine that stimulates bowel movement.

How do you use "laxative" in a sentence?

Example: "The doctor recommended a mild laxative for his constipation." In German, "laxative" is Abführmittel, Laxans, Laxativum.

Are there other ways to say "laxative" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "laxative": Abführmittel, Laxans, Laxativum.

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