 epsom_salts |
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| 1. | [ noun ] (chemistry) hydrated magnesium sulfate that is taken orally to treat heartburn and constipation and injected to prevent seizures | |
| Synonyms: | bitter_salts | |
| Related terms: | magnesium_sulfate | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (medicine,pharmacology) hydrated magnesium sulfate used as a laxative | |
| Related terms: | purgative | |
