apertive

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Synonyms: avertive, aperitive, assertive, operative, aperture, apertion, sportive, aversive, aspersive, abortive, aspective

Antonyms: avertive, aperitive, assertive, operative, aperture, apertion, sportive, aversive, aspersive, abortive, aspective

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Adjective

1. {{lb|en|medicine}} Causing the body to [[open]]; dissolving [[blockage]]s or having a [[purgative]] or [[diuretic]] effect.
2. Pertaining to or using an [[aperture]]; [[apertural]].
3. Tending to [[open]].

Noun

1. A substance that can be used [[medicinal]]ly for its apertive effect.

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