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bisacodyl (medicine)


bisacodyl
<chemical> A diphenylmethane stimulant laxative used for the treatment of constipation and for bowel evacuation.

Pharmacological action: cathartic.

Chemical name: Phenol, 4,4'-(2-pyridinylmethylene)bis-, diacetate (ester)


aborad (medicine)


aborad


In a direction away from the mouth; opposite of orad.

Origin: L. Ab, from, + os (or-), mouth