Evacuatory

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A purgative; a laxative. archaic
Adjective
  1. 1
    Pertaining to evacuation, especially evacuation of the gastrointestinal tract.

    "Consequently, disruption of the evacuatory function of the stomach during the first few days after introduction of cystamine and irradiation was more pronounce than when these factors acted separately."

Example

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"Consequently, disruption of the evacuatory function of the stomach during the first few days after introduction of cystamine and irradiation was more pronounce than when these factors acted separately."

Etymology

From evacuate + -ory.

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