cathartics

noun

Definition of catharticsnext
plural of cathartic
as in drugs
a substance used to induce or speed up the process of defecation Epsom salts, when ingested, act as a cathartic.

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  1. medications
  2. medicines
  3. pharmaceuticals
  4. potions
Noun
  • Other risk factors for iron deficiency include taking certain medications, gastrointestinal conditions, prior abdominal surgery, inflammatory conditions, and restrictive diets.
    Lauryn Higgins, Health, 4 Oct. 2024
  • These medications mimic the hormones in your body involved in egg development, but at a much higher level, so all of your eligible eggs that month have a shot at maturing.
    Erica Sloan, SELF, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of medications
Noun
  • Since then, researchers have been recognized annually for basic science investigations that have led to life-saving medicines and treatments; major social and behavioral insights; and technological advances involving national security, energy, the environment, communications, and public health.
    Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Europe’s medicines regulator has started a review of whether a drug used to treat male balding can be linked to suicidal thoughts and behaviors.
    Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of medicines
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  • Due to the labor stoppage, a wide variety of products - including bananas, electronics, auto parts, pharmaceuticals and alcohol - may be impacted either by a lack of availability or a price boost.
    Rachel Smith, The Indianapolis Star, 3 Oct. 2024
  • The Road To Quantum Advantage Some of our most challenging global issues in chemistry, climate change, logistics, pharmaceuticals, real-time financial derivatives and others are far beyond the reach of classical supercomputers.
    Paul Smith-Goodson, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of pharmaceuticals
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  • A bit of beauty—especially items from some of the most revered makers of lotions and potions.
    Laura Jackson, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
  • How to use kojic acid Thanks to its virality, kojic acid can now be found in cleansers, creams, lotions, and other skin-care potions.
    Devon Abelman, Allure, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of potions
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