Purgen
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Purgen is a noun meaning (proprietary name, obsolete) A preparation of phenolphthalein, employed as a laxative.
Meaning
(proprietary name, obsolete) A preparation of phenolphthalein, employed as a laxative.
Example Sentences
The author considers purgen (phenolphthalein) generally reliable as a cathartic, but one attended with some danger.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include phisicke, pure, puritogen, physic, pantagogue, peonin.
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