Evacuatory
adj, noun
adj, noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A purgative; a laxative. archaic
Adjective
- 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
More examples"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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