-facient

adjective combining form

Definition of -FACIENT

: making : causing <somnifacient>

Latin -facient-, -faciens (as in calefacient-, calefaciens making warm, present participle of calefacere to warm)

Medical Dictionary

adjective combining form -fa·cient \ˈfā-shənt\

: making : causing <abortifacient> <rubefacient>

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