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Laxatives
Medical term · L
Medication to open bowels.
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To open bowels
To go to the toilet to pass solid waste.
Laxative
A drug or substance that induces bowel movements or makes the stool softer and looser.
LDL
Abbreviation for low-density lipoprotein. This so-called bad cholesterol can build up on artery walls, narrowing the artery and making a heart attack or stroke more likely.
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