Deobstruent

Deobstruent
Deobstruent De*ob"stru*ent, a. (Med.) Removing obstructions; having power to clear or open the natural ducts of the fluids and secretions of the body; aperient. -- n. (Med.) A medicine which removes obstructions; an aperient. [1913 Webster]

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