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Laxatives, purgatives, or aperients are substances that loosen stools and increase bowel movements. They are used to treat and prevent constipation.
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| Subject | Predicate | Object | Confidence | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| anorexia nervosa | instance of | and potential liver damage.Although some patients with eating disorders | 0.80 | text |
| bulimia nervosa abuse laxatives in an attempt to lose weight | instance of | and potential liver damage.Although some patients with eating disorders | 0.80 | text |
| laxatives act to speed up the transit of feces through the large intestine | instance of | and potential liver damage.Although some patients with eating disorders | 0.80 | text |
| which occurs after the absorption of nutrients in the small intestine is already complete | instance of | and potential liver damage.Although some patients with eating disorders | 0.80 | text |
| Laxative | related to Bulk-forming agents | Bulk-forming | 0.60 | section |
| Laxative | related to Bulk-forming agents | Properties | 0.60 | section |
| Laxative | related to Emollient agents (stool softeners) | Emollient | 0.60 | section |
| Laxative | related to Emollient agents (stool softeners) | Properties | 0.60 | section |
| Laxative | related to Historical and health fraud uses | Laxatives | 0.60 | section |
| Laxative | related to Historical and health fraud uses | Likewise | 0.60 | section |
| Laxative | related to Hyperosmotic agents | Hyperosmotic | 0.60 | section |
| Laxative | related to Hyperosmotic agents | Properties | 0.60 | section |
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