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loosener

loosener

5.5
A medicine that softens stools to relieve constipation
  • noun
  • /ˈluːsənər/
translation icon : laxante
  • The doctor prescribed a loosener to help with my constipation.

Examples

  • After surgery, patients are often given a loosener to prevent constipation.

  • He bought a natural loosener at the pharmacy to relieve his discomfort.

  • The doctor recommended a gentle loosener to help with her digestive issues.

  • Many people find a gentle loosener effective for relief.

  • The doctor recommended a gentle loosener to help with her digestive issues.

  • After surgery, patients are often given a loosener to prevent constipation.

  • He bought a natural loosener at the pharmacy to relieve his discomfort.

Synonyms

laxative
vsloosener
  • Specialized
18 4.1

A medicine that helps the body pass stool

softens stools rather than mainly stimulating bowel movement

How Strong

purgative
  • Specialized
1 8.1
loosener
5.5
laxative
  • Specialized
18 4.1

Surface Forms

loosener singular
looseners plural

Morphology

loosener = loosen (transparent) = loosen + er

Standard agent/instrument noun formation from the verb 'loosen'; the meaning 'something that makes less tight' is directly derived.

Etymology

Loosener comes from loose with -en and -er, so it literally means 'something that makes loose'. A medical loosener is simply a drug that 'loosens' the bowels to relieve constipation.