Constipative

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Causing constipation.

    "Ipecacuanha is more antispasmodic, less acrid, and more constipative; hence it is fitter for irritable persons, inclined to spasms, and affected with diarrhœa."

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"Ipecacuanha is more antispasmodic, less acrid, and more constipative; hence it is fitter for irritable persons, inclined to spasms, and affected with diarrhœa."

Etymology

From constipate + -ive.

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