English Explanatory Dictionary

bisacodyl

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A stimulant laxative typically prescribed for relief of constipation and for the management of neurogenic bowel dysfunction.

Pronunciation

/ˌbɪs.əˈkoʊˌdɪl/

Word forms

bisacodyl

Etymology

From bis- + ac(etate) + -o- + (pyri)dyl.

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