deobstruent

English

Etymology

From de- +‎ obstruent.

Adjective

deobstruent (comparative more deobstruent, superlative most deobstruent)

  1. (archaic, medicine) Removing obstructions; having the power to clear or open the natural ducts of the fluids and secretions of the body
    Synonym: aperient
    deobstruent effect
    deobstruent power

Noun

deobstruent (plural deobstruents)

  1. (archaic) Any medicine that removes obstructions
    Synonym: aperient

References

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