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Definition of Laxative
Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026
Laxative: Something that promotes emptying of the bowels. Laxatives are used to combat constipation. They are sometimes overused, producing diarrhea. Laxatives include milk of magnesia and many others.