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purgation
noun pur·ga·tion \ˌpər-ˈgā-shən\
Definition of PURGATION
: the act or result of purging
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First Known Use of PURGATION
14th century
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purgation
noun pur·ga·tion \ˌpər-ˈgā-shən\
Medical Definition of PURGATION
1
: the act of purging; specifically : vigorous evacuation of the bowels (as from the action of a cathartic or an infective agent)
2
: administration of or treatment with a purgative
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